Solemn in Japanese

"solemn" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "solemn". The most common choice is shown first.

粛

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solemn, quietly, softly

Reading: shuku

11 strokes · peaceful

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Where it comes from

Composed of brush and phonetic. Holding brush solemnly.

What it carries

Purge, solemn, quiet. Represents solemnity.

Related kanji for "solemn"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for solemn?

The most common kanji for "solemn" is 粛, read as shuku. It means solemn, quietly, softly. Related kanji: 荘 (solemn).

How many strokes does 粛 have?

粛 has 11 strokes.