Japanese symbol for “solemnly”
粛として
しゅくとして
Romaji: shukutoshite
solemnly; respectfully; reverently
In Japanese, solemnly is 粛として, read しゅくとして (shukutoshite).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- exp solemnly; respectfully; reverently
- exp quietly; softly; silently
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “solemnly”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| しんみり | しんみり shinmiri | solemnly; sadly |
| 厳として | げんとして gentoshite | resolutely; determinedly; strictly |
| 粛然 | しゅくぜん shukuzen | softly; quietly; solemnly |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 自粛 | じしゅく jishuku | self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control |
| 粛清 | しゅくせい shukusei | (political) purge |
| 厳粛 | げんしゅく genshuku | grave; solemn; serious |
| 静粛 | せいしゅく seishuku | silent |
| 粛正 | しゅくせい shukusei | strict crackdown on and elimination of misconduct; strict enforcement of discipline |
| 粛々 | しゅくしゅく shukushuku | silent; solemn; quiet |
See also: Chinese symbol for “solemnly”.
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