Japanese symbol for “stillness”
静止
せいし
Romaji: seishi
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still
In Japanese, stillness is 静止, read せいし (seishi).
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
- n, vi, vs stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “stillness”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 静けさ | しずけさ shizukesa | stillness; silence; quiet |
| 静寂 | せいじゃく seijaku | silence; stillness; quietness |
| 静 | せい sei | stillness |
| 沈静 | ちんせい chinsei | stillness; quiet; tranquility |
| 静寂 | しじま shijima | silence; stillness; quietness |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 静か | しずか shizuka | quiet; silent |
| 冷静 | れいせい reisei | calmness; composure; coolness |
| 安静 | あんせい ansei | rest; quiet; repose |
| 静寂 | せいじゃく seijaku | silence; stillness; quietness |
| 動静 | どうせい dousei | state (of affairs); condition; developments |
| 禁止 | きんし kinshi | prohibition; inhibition; ban |
| 停止 | ていし teishi | stoppage; coming to a stop; halt |
| 中止 | ちゅうし chuushi | interruption; discontinuance; suspension |
See also: Chinese symbol for “stillness”.
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