黙もくとう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

silent prayer; moment of silence

A silent prayer or moment of silence, often observed in groups to honor the deceased or reflect on a tragedy. Commonly used with する or を捧げる.

• 全ぜん員いんで一いっ分間ぷんかんの黙もくとうを捧ささげた。

  Everyone observed a one-minute silent prayer.

• 式しき典てんの前まえに黙もくとうしましょう。

  Let's have a moment of silence before the ceremony.