Shirimono Logo
Shirimono
KANJI
solemn
austere, quiet, strict, respectful
Kun'yomi
On'yomi
しゅくshuku
Example sentences
しきてんは、げんしゅくふんなかおこなわれた。
The ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere.
ぜんいんしゅくぜんとして、そのけっていっていた。
Everyone was solemn and waiting for the decision.
せいは、こくみんあんかいしょうするため、しゅく々とかいかくすすめている。
The government is steadily proceeding with reforms to resolve the public's anxiety.

Practice exercises

1
せい
purge; clean-up; disciplinary action
Answer
しゅくせい
2
Answer
しゅく
3
Answer
solemnausterequietstrictrespectful
4
ぜん
solemnly; gravely
Answer
しゅくぜん
5
self-restraint; self-control; voluntarily refraining
Answer
じしゅく
6
げん
solemn; grave; serious
Answer
げんしゅく