鎮
Kanji · N1
鎮 / tranquilize
Kanji for tranquilize or ancient peace-preservation centers.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しず.める、しず.まる、おさえ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
鎮 carries the meaning tranquilize or ancient peace-preservation centers.
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Common compounds with 鎮
重鎮じゅうちんleader / authority / mainstay
鎮圧ちんあつsuppression / repression / putting down
鎮魂ちんこんrepose of a soul
鎮痛剤ちんつうざいanalgesic / painkiller / sedative
鎮まるしずまるto become quiet / to quiet down / to quieten down
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