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静

静 — quiet

Learn the correct stroke order for 静 (quiet), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 414 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、ジョウjou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しず-shizu、しず.かshizuka、しず.まるshizumaru、しず.めるshizumeru
Strokes14
Radical靑
Frequency#764
Meaningsquiet

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

安静あんせいrest; quiet; reposenoun
閑静かんせいquiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquilna-adjective
静かしずかquiet; silentna-adjective
静観せいかんwatchful waiting; careful supervisionnoun
静止せいしstillness; rest; being stationarynoun
静寂せいじゃくsilence; stillness; quietnessnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 静 (quiet) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 靑.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 静 is #764, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

安静あんせい — rest; quiet; repose
閑静かんせい — quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
静かしずか — quiet; silent

Practice Sheet

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Same radical (靑)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 静 have?

The kanji 静 (quiet) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 静?

静 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 静 mean?

静 means: quiet. On'yomi readings: セイ, ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: しず-, しず.か, しず.まる, しず.める.

What JLPT level is 静?

静 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.