Kanji

Jōyō kanji, Taught in junior high

JLPT level: N1

1549 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers

Stroke count: 11

Meaning: solemn, quietly, softly

Kunyomi: つつし.む

Onyomi: シュク スク

Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: brush

Examples

Onyomi Examples

シュク solemn, respectful, reverent, silent, quiet

シュクグン army purge

シュクシュク silent, solemn, quiet

外出自 ガイシュツジシュク refraining from going outside, staying indoors