寧
むし.ろ
mushiro
JLPT N114 strokesKanjiLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
寧 is the kanji for "Quiet". The most common reading is むし.ろ (mushiro). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Quiet
Also : Preferably · Peaceful
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Readings
kunむし.ろ/ mushiroonねい/ nei
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
寍丁
Example Sentences
寧静な環境で暮らす。
ねいせいなかんきょうでくらす。
Live in a peaceful environment.
寧ろ彼を信じる。
むしろかれをしんじる。
I would rather trust him.
Vocabulary using 寧
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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