N1
鎮 meaning and readings
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Kanji
鎮
N1
- Meaning
- subdue, pacify
- Onyomi
- チン
- Kunyomi
- しず(める)、しず(まる)
- Formula
- 鎮 = 金 + 真。
Story
鎮 is analyzed as a combination of 金 (iron, metal), 真 (truth, sincerity) and denotes subdue, pacify.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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