Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Trust, faith

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person standing upright, with their arms extended outwards in a gesture of trust and faith towards the world.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '信' is frequently encountered in JLPT N3 materials. Its meaning and readings are important for the vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 私は彼の言葉を信じます。

  I believe in his words.

  わたしはかれのことばをしんじます。

  watashi wa kare no kotoba o shinjimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 信頼できる人を探しています。

  I'm looking for someone I can trust.

  しんらいできるひとをさがしています。

  shinrai dekiru hito o sagashiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は信心深い人です。

  He is a deeply faithful person.

  かれはしんじんぶかいひとです。

  kare wa shinjinbukai hito desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '信' is frequently used in various contexts, making it essential for the JLPT N3 level.
• Remember the onyomi reading 'シン' is commonly used in compound words related to trust and faith.
• Practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order, which can help in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '信一郎' (Shinichiro) or '信子' (Nobuko) use the kanji '信'. It can symbolize trust, faith, or reliability in personal names.