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JLPT N216画 · 16 strokesradical 米freq #4500

quiet, solemn, quietude

On'yomi (音読み)

  • シュク
  • ショク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

In a solemn rice ceremony, the hush of reverence envelops everyone, making the air thick with quietude and respect.

About this kanji

The kanji 粛 primarily means "quiet" or "solemn," often conveying a sense of quietude. It is typically used in compounds rather than as a standalone word. One common compound is 粛清 (しゅくせい), which means "purge," referring to the removal of unwanted elements, often in a political context. Another example is 粛々 (しゅくしゅく), meaning "quietly," used to describe doing something in a calm and respectful manner. Additionally, 粛靖 (しゅくせい) relates to "suppression," often in a social or political sense. This kanji conveys a serious tone, so it's generally used in formal or somber situations.

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Example sentences

  • 会議は粛々と進められた。

    The meeting proceeded solemnly.

Meanings across languages

English
quiet, solemn, quietude
Tiếng Việt
trang trọng, thanh tĩnh, trầm lặng
日本語
しゅく, 静か
한국어
조용한, 엄숙한, 조용함
中文
安静, 庄重, 静谧
id
tenang, khidmat, keheningan
th
เงียบสงบ, เคร่งขรึม, ความเงียบสงบ
es
tranquilo, solemne, quietud
fr
silencieux, solennel, quiétude
de
ruhig, würdevoll, Stille
pt
silencioso, solene, tranquilidade

Common compounds

  • 粛清しゅくせいpurge, cleansing
  • 粛々しゅくしゅくquietly, calmly, seriously
  • 粛靖しゅくせいsuppression, repression

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