粛慎
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 粛慎
1
Historical term
Sushen (ancient ethnic group of people who lived in northeastern China)
Kanji in this Word
粛
11 strokes
Frequency: 1549
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
solemn
quietly
softly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュク
スク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつし.む
慎
13 strokes
Frequency: 999
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
humility
be careful
discreet
prudent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつし.む
つつ.ましい
つつし
つつし.み
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちか
のり
まこと
みつ
息
10 strokes
Frequency: 882
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
breath
respiration
son
interest (on money)
rest
coming to an end
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
稷
15 strokes
Meanings
millet
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きび
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