What does the kanji 身 mean?

The kanji 身 (shin) means "body". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "shin"?

"shin" is written with the kanji 身, meaning "body". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しん (shin). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 身?

Write 身 ("body") 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 身?

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

身“body” Kanjishin

JLPT N4

How to write 身

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

body

Onyomi (音読み)

しん shin

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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身“body” Kanjishin

How to write 身

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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