JLPT N3 · 9 strokes
Kanji 神: "gods, mind, soul"
The kanji 神 means "gods, mind, soul". It is written with 9 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read シン, ジン in on'yomi and かみ, かん-, こう- in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
シンジン
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
かみかん-こう-
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | gods, mind, soul |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 9 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 3 |
| Frequency rank | 347 of 2,501 |
Common words with 神
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 神god; deity; divinity; spirit · god-tier; incredible; fantastic; amazing
- 精神mind; spirit; soul; heart · attitude; mentality; will; intention
- 神様God; god; deity; divinity · ace; king; superior person; god (amongst men)
- 精神的mental, psychologique, moral
- 女神déesse
- 神経nerve · nerves; sensitivity
- 神社Shinto shrine
- 神聖holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
- 神妙meek; quiet; docile; humble · mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
- 神殿temple; shrine; sanctuary
- 神話myth; mythology
- 死神god of death; death deity; Death; Grim Reaper
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