How to Write 静 (quiet) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 静 (“quiet”), indexed under the 靑 (あお (blue/green)) radical. Practice 静 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 静 (しず (shizu) — quiet), 静か (しずか (shizuka) — quiet).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (静)
Primary Radical (部首): 靑 — あお (blue/green)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 靑
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セイ, ジョウ) when 静 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しず-, しず.か, しず.まる, しず.める) when 静 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 静 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 靑 (あお (blue/green)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 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 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 静 ("quiet") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 靑 (あお (blue/green)) radical. At 14 strokes, 静 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 靑 (あお (blue/green)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 静?
For 静 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is セイ, ジョウ and the Kunyomi is しず-, しず.か, しず.まる, しず.める. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (セイ, ジョウ) when 静 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しず-, しず.か, しず.まる, しず.める) when 静 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 静 includes 静 (しず (shizu) — quiet), 静か (しずか (shizuka) — quiet).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 静 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 静 (quiet), start with the 靑 (あお (blue/green)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 静 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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