Meaning

Primary

Quiet

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Leisurely quiet is the best kind of quiet. Even your brain gets to be quiet because you don't have a care left in the world.

Reading

かんせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この辺りは、閑静な住宅街になっています。

This neighborhood is now a quiet residential area.

Kanji Composition