Kanji information

MeaningsTranquilize, Ancient Peace-preservation Centers
On-yomiちん
Kun-yomiしず・める, しず・まる, おさえ
Strokes18
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1617

How to Write 鎮 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 鎮 mean?

Tranquilize, Ancient Peace-preservation Centers

How do you read 鎮?

On-yomi: ちん / Kun-yomi: しず・める, しず・まる, おさえ

How many strokes does 鎮 have?

18 strokes

鎮 appears in which JLPT level?

鎮 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 鎮 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 鎮 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1617.

Where can I see the stroke order for 鎮?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 鎮 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 鎮?

U+93AE

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