Kanji · N2 · 14 strokes
静 / quiet
Kanji for quiet.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Common compounds with 静
静々しずしずquietly / slowly / gracefully
平静へいせいcalm / peace / serenity
静粛せいしゅくsilent
静寂せいじゃくsilence / stillness / quietness
静かしずか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.
静 — Kanji Practice
14 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/静
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