Japanese meaning of しーん
Reading:
しーん (shiin)
English Translation:
silence, dead silent
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
Often used in manga as a sound effect when everyone is silent.
みんなが黙ってしまったときの効果音として漫画で使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Usually used alone or as “しーんとする”.
Trap for English Speakers
No direct English onomatopoeia equivalent.
Example
Basic Example
先生が教室に入ると教室はしーんとなった。
When the teacher entered, the classroom went silent.
Applied Example
ボケがすべったときの「しーん…」
That “awkward silence” after a failed joke: “shiiin…”