LingoNeko

沈黙
noun

silence, inaction

B1

静かな状況(例えば、話し声がしない状況)。

silence, inaction

ちんもく

B1Intermediate

B1

質問すると、部屋に気まずい沈黙が流れた。

When I asked the question, an awkward silence filled the room.

B2

二人きりになった途端、何を話せばいいか分からず気まずい沈黙が続いた。

As soon as we were alone together, I had no idea what to say, and an awkward silence followed.