What does the kanji 信 mean?

The kanji 信 (shin) means "faith, truth, trust". It is a JLPT N3 character.

What kanji is "shin"?

"shin" is written with the kanji 信, meaning "faith, truth, trust". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しん (shin). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 信?

Write 信 ("faith") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 信?

信 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) しん (shin).

信“faith” Kanjishin

JLPT N3

How to write 信

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

faith, truth, trust

Onyomi (音読み)

しん shin

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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信“faith” Kanjishin

How to write 信

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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