鎮

鎮 — tranquilize, ancient peace-preservation centers

Learn the correct stroke order for 鎮 (tranquilize), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school18 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 18

On'yomi (音読み)チンchin

Kun'yomi (訓読み)しず.めるshizumeru、しず.まるshizumaru、おさえosae

Strokes18

Radical金

Frequency#1617

Meaningstranquilize, ancient peace-preservation centers

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

重鎮じゅうちんleader; authority; mainstaynoun

鎮圧ちんあつsuppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting downnoun

鎮魂ちんこんrepose of a soulnoun

鎮守ちんじゅlocal Shinto deity; tutelary godnoun

鎮痛剤ちんつうざいanalgesic; painkiller; sedativenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鎮 (tranquilize) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鎮 is #1617, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

重鎮じゅうちん — leader; authority; mainstay

鎮圧ちんあつ — suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting down

鎮魂ちんこん — repose of a soul

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (金)

金gold 針needle 釜kettle 釣angling 鈍dull 鉄iron 鈴small bell 鉱mineral

Same reading

賃fare 丁street 陳exhibit 亭pavilion 朕majestic plural

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鎮 have?

The kanji 鎮 (tranquilize) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鎮?

鎮 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 鎮 mean?

鎮 means: tranquilize, ancient peace-preservation centers. On'yomi readings: チン. Kun'yomi readings: しず.める, しず.まる, おさえ.

What JLPT level is 鎮?

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