quiet
On'yomi (音読み)
- セイ
- ジョウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- しず-
- しず.か
- しず.まる
- しず.める
About this kanji
The kanji 静 is primarily associated with the meaning "quiet" or "calm." It can be used as both a noun and a verb in different contexts. For instance, the word 静か (しずか) means "quiet," while 冷静 (れいせい) refers to a state of "calmness" or not getting flustered. Another example is 安静 (あんせい), which implies the need for "rest" or being at peace, often used in a medical context. A useful note is that 静 is often found in compound words that describe tranquility or the absence of noise. Understanding this kanji can help you express when something is peaceful or still.
Example sentences
静かな場所で思考を深めたい。
I want to deepen my thoughts in a quiet place.
Meanings across languages
- English
- quiet
- Tiếng Việt
- yên tĩnh
- 日本語
- 静か
- 한국어
- 조용한
- 中文
- 安静
- id
- tenang
- th
- เงียบ
- es
- tranquilo
- fr
- calme
- de
- ruhig
- pt
- silencioso
Common compounds
- 静かしずかquiet, silent, slow
- 冷静れいせいcalmness, composure, coolness
- 安静あんせいrest, quiet, repose
- 静観せいかんwatchful waiting, careful supervision
- 静止せいしstillness, rest, being stationary
- 静寂せいじゃくsilence, stillness, quietness
- 静粛せいしゅくsilent
- 静脈じょうみゃくvein
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