Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

To show, indicate

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person holding up a sign to show something important. The sign represents '示' and the act of showing or indicating.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '示' is moderately encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N3 level. Its meanings related to showing or indicating are often tested in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections.

Example Sentences

• 彼は明日の会議でプレゼンテーションを示します。

  He will present a presentation at tomorrow's meeting.

  かれはあすのかいぎでプレゼンテーションをしめします。

  kare wa asu no kaigi de purezenteshon o shimeshimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 先生の指示に従って仕事をします。

  I will do the work according to the teacher's instructions.

  せんせいのしじにしたがってしごとをします。

  sensei no shiji ni shitagatte shigoto o shimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 警察は事故現場に警告灯を示した。

  The police placed warning lights at the accident scene.

  けいさつはじこげんばにけいこくていをしめした。

  keisatsu wa jiko genba ni keikokutou o shimeshita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '示' is commonly used in words related to showing or indicating something.
• Pay attention to the different readings and meanings of this kanji.
• Practice writing the kanji to reinforce your understanding of its stroke order, which can be helpful in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Familiarize yourself with compound words that use '示' as they often have specific meanings related to showing or indicating.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '示田' (Shimoda) or '示川' (Shigawa) use the kanji '示'. It's a less common kanji in surnames but can symbolize leadership or someone who guides others.