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Strokes11
Frequency#1549
Radical聿brush(6)
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of brush and phonetic. Holding brush solemnly.
Symbolism
Purge, solemn, quiet. Represents solemnity.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 粛
静粛せいしゅくsilent
自粛じしゅくself-restraint
Four-Character Compounds
綱紀粛正
こうきしゅくせい
enforcement of official discipline; tightening of discipline; eliminating corruption among government officials
Proverbs & Idioms
粛々と進める
しゅくしゅくとすすめる
To proceed solemnly
To advance quietly and with dignity
Other kanji with the same meaning
“solemn”
“quietly”
Similar Kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 粛 mean in Japanese?
粛 means solemn, quietly, softly.
How do you read 粛?
On'yomi: シュク、スク (SHUKU, SUKU). Kun'yomi: つつし.む (tsutsushimu).
How many strokes does 粛 have?
粛 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 聿 (brush).
Is 粛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
粛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means solemn, quietly, softly. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.