静: the kanji for quiet; calm
静 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means quiet; calm. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
静 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
静 has 6 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
セイ (sei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 静止せいし · seishi | stillness |
しずか (shizuka)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 静かしずか · shizuka | quiet |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- エレベーターが静止した。Erebētā ga seishi shita.The elevator came to a stop.
- この図書館はとても静かです。Kono toshokan wa totemo shizuka desu.This library is very quiet.
- 彼は落ち着いて静かに話した。Kare wa ochitsuite shizuka ni hanashita.He spoke calmly and quietly.
- 静かな場所で本を読みたい。Shizuka na basho de hon o yomitai.I want to read a book in a quiet place.
- 夜は近所がとても静かになる。Yoru wa kinjo ga totemo shizuka ni naru.The neighborhood gets very quiet at night.
Questions about 静
How many strokes does 静 have?
静 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 静?
The on readings are sei (セイ), jou (ジョウ). The kun readings are shizu (しず), shizuka (しずか), shizumaru (しずまる), shizumeru (しずめる).
What JLPT level is 静?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 静
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.