What is the Kanji for 'Quiet'? | 静

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Quiet', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Quiet' is 静.

kanji

静

Meaning

Quiet

Reading

kunyomiしず

shizu

onyomiじょう

jou

せい

sei

Parts

争Dispute 青Blue

Example Word

静か: quiet. The Japanese adjectival noun '静か (しずか)' means 'quiet'. It is used to describe a state of calmness, silence, or lack of noise. This word can be applied to environments, situations, or even people. For example: the library is quiet「図書館は静かです」(としょかんはしずかです). Please be quiet「静かにしてください」(しずかにしてください). It can also describe a peaceful atmosphere, such as in: the park was quiet and peaceful「公園は静かで平和だった」(こうえんはしずかでへいわだった). Note that '静か' is often used in its adverbial form '静かに (しずかに)' to describe actions done quietly or calmly.

Radical

青

Stroke Count

14

JLPT

N3

Grade

4

Frequency

439

Handwriting