stillness; motionlessness
Refers to the state of being still, without movement. Often contrasted with 動 (movement).
Antonyms: 動
静と動のバランスが大切だ。
The balance between stillness and movement is important.
Describes a quiet, peaceful state without noise or disturbance. Can be used for environments or mental states.
この場所の静が好きだ。
I like the quiet of this place.
心の静を取り戻したい。
I want to regain peace of mind.
motion; movement
calm; composed; cool-headed; serene
stillness; being stationary; coming to a standstill
rest; being quiet and still; repose
silence; stillness; quietness
calming down; settling down; subsiding; pacification · sedation
settling down; quieting down; cooling off · stillness; quiet; tranquility
static electricity
static
The kanji 静 has been used historically to represent stillness and quiet. The reading せい is the on'yomi, commonly used in compound words and abstract concepts.
state of affairs; condition; developments; movements
watchful waiting; careful observation
silent; quiet; hushed
calm; tranquility; serenity · composure; equanimity; presence of mind
rest; recuperation; convalescence
quiet; peaceful; tranquil
tranquility; peace and calm
stationary object; still object; object at rest · still life; still-life painting; still-life drawing
tranquility; calmness; serenity; quietness
listening quietly; listening attentively
calm; peace; tranquility
profoundly quiet; serene; deeply tranquil
calm and free of worldly desires
static pressure
quiet night
statically determinate
peace; calm; tranquility
quiet sitting; sitting calmly and quietly
meditation; quiet contemplation
static state; stationary condition