マナーモード
manā mōdo
Common
noun
Translations
1.
silent mode
2.
manner mode
Notes
The term 'マナーモード' is commonly used in Japan to refer to the silent or vibrate mode on mobile phones. It reflects the cultural emphasis on maintaining social harmony and minimizing disturbances in public or formal settings.
Examples
会議中はマナーモードにしてください。
Kaigi-chū wa manā mōdo ni shite kudasai.
Please set your phone to silent mode during the meeting.
映画館ではマナーモードにするのが礼儀です。
Eigakan de wa manā mōdo ni suru no ga reigi desu.
It's polite to set your phone to silent mode in the cinema.