Quiet in Japanese
"quiet" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "quiet". The most common choice is shown first.
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quiet
Reading: sei
14 strokes · peaceful, beautiful
Where it comes from
Composed of blue and dispute. Clear blue state without conflict.
What it carries
Silence, serenity, calmness. Represents peace of mind and meditative state.
Related kanji for "quiet"
quiet
on · peaceful
Composed of grain and hide. Grain growing calmly.
quiet
an · peaceful, nature
Combines 'sun' (日) with 'peaceful' (安), representing calm times when the sun is high.
quiet
an · peaceful
Woman (女) under a roof (宀). The peace of having a woman safe at home.
quiet
nei · peaceful
Composed of roof, heart, and dish. Heart at peace under roof.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for quiet?
The most common kanji for "quiet" is 静, read as sei. It means quiet. Related kanji: 穏 (quiet), 晏 (quiet), 安 (quiet), 寧 (quiet).
How many strokes does 静 have?
静 has 14 strokes.