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粛

粛 — solemn, quietly, softly

Learn the correct stroke order for 粛 (solemn), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュクshuku、スクsuku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つつし.むtsutsushimu
Strokes11
Radical聿
Frequency#1549
Meaningssolemn, quietly, softly

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

厳粛げんしゅくgrave; solemn; seriousna-adjective
自粛じしゅくself-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed controlnoun
粛清しゅくせい(political) purgenoun
静粛せいしゅくsilentna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 粛 (solemn) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 聿.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 粛 is #1549, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

厳粛げんしゅく — grave; solemn; serious
自粛じしゅく — self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control
粛清しゅくせい — (political) purge

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 粛 have?

The kanji 粛 (solemn) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 粛?

粛 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 粛 mean?

粛 means: solemn, quietly, softly. On'yomi readings: シュク, スク. Kun'yomi readings: つつし.む.

What JLPT level is 粛?

粛 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.