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粛
On'yomi
シュク・スク
SHUKU / SUKU
Kun'yomi
つつし.む
tsutsushimu
solemn · quietly · softly
peaceful
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1549
Radical聿brush(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of brush and phonetic. Holding brush solemnly.
Symbolism
Purge, solemn, quiet. Represents solemnity.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
綱紀粛正
こうきしゅくせい
enforcement of official discipline; tightening of discipline; eliminating corruption among government officials; enforcement of official discipline
Proverbs & Idioms
粛々と進める
しゅくしゅくとすすめる
To proceed solemnly
To advance quietly and with dignity