黙食

mokushoku

noun★Intermediate— eating in silence

formalinformal

The practice of eating without speaking, often to maintain silence or focus during meals

禅寺では黙食が一般的です

Silent eating is common in Zen temples

彼は仕事中に黙食をする

He eats in silence while working

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Often associated with meditation or mindfulness practices

Collocations

黙食をするto eat in silence黙食の習慣the habit of silent eating

meditation

silence

In Japanese Zen Buddhism, silent eating is practiced to maintain mindfulness

Can refer to both literal silent eating and metaphorical focus during meals

From '黙る' (to be silent) + '食' (to eat)

Common in religious or meditative contexts, but also used for general preference for quiet eating

黙

silent

root

食

to eat

root

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