JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
静 — quiet
- Reading
- セイ・ジョウ・しず\~・しず.か・しず.まる・しず.める
- Meaning
- quiet
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
静 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ジョウ・しず\~・しず.か・しず.まる・しず.める and it means quiet. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
静 appears in everyday japanese words such as 安静 (rest), 静止 (stillness) and 静的 (static).
Japanese words containing 静
Frequently asked questions
What does 静 mean in Japanese?
静 means quiet in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 静 read?
静 is read セイ・ジョウ・しず\~・しず.か・しず.まる・しず.める. Reading it inside real words — 安静 and 静止 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 静 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 静 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 静 in a word?
A common word containing 静 is 安静 (あんせい) — "rest". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 静 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 静 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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