silent adult

language: ja

definitions

  1. A literal description of an adult human being who is not speaking or making noise at a particular time.
    ja: 沈黙する成人
  2. A metaphorical term for an adult who chooses not to express opinions, participate in society, or vote, often implying apathy or suppression.
    ja: 声なき大人
  3. In psychological contexts, an adult who suppresses emotions or trauma from childhood, resulting in emotional withdrawal.
    ja: 感情を抑圧する成人

examples

  1. During the meditation session, every participant became a silent adult.

    瞑想の時間中、参加者は皆、沈黙する成人となった。

  2. Critics argue that silent adults contribute to political stagnation.

    批判家たちは、声なき大人が政治の停滞を招いていると主張している。

  3. Therapy helped him stop being a silent adult and share his pain.

    セラピーのおかげで、彼は寡黙な大人をやめ、痛みを分かち合えるようになった。