Kanji · N2 · 14 strokes

/ quiet

Kanji for quiet.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)セイ、ジョウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)しず-、しず.か、しず.まる、しず.めるNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

静 carries the meaning quiet.

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How to write 静

Trace 静 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 静
Animated stroke order — 14 strokes
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Common compounds with 静

しずしずquietly / slowly / gracefully
へいせいcalm / peace / serenity
せいしゅくsilent
せいじゃくsilence / stillness / quietness
しずかquiet / silent
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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 静 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 静 (quiet) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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