How to Write 静 (quiet) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 静 (quiet) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (静)
Primary Radical (部首): 靑 — あお (blue/green)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 靑
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
靑 (meaning) + 青 (sound セイ)
Derived from the meaning radical 靑 (あお (blue/green)) and the phonetic component 青, giving the on-reading セイ / ショウ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 静
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 静 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 静?
The Japanese character 静 (quiet) has 14 strokes (14画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 14 strokes of 静 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 静?
For the Kanji 静 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is セイ, ジョウ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is しず-, しず.か, しず.まる, しず.める. Its primary English meaning is "quiet".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 静?
The Kanji 静 (quiet) is written with 14 strokes (JLPT N3). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 静 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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