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静
静 (readings: せい, じょう, しず; Japanese kanji) means “quiet / calm”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 静かな (quiet).
What does 静 mean?
| Kanji | 静 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | quiet / calm |
| Readings | せい, じょう, しず |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 静
静 is read せい or じょう or しず depending on the word.
Example words with 静
| Example | 静かな (quiet) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14