示: the kanji for show; indicate
示 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means show; indicate. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
示 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
示 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ジ (ji)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 指示しじ · shiji | instruction |
| 表示ひょうじ · hyōji | display; indication |
しめす (shimesu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 示すしめす · shimesu | to show; to indicate |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 上司の指示に従って作業した。Jōshi no shiji ni shitagatte sagyō shita.I worked following my boss's instructions.
- 画面にエラーが表示された。Gamen ni erā ga hyōji sareta.An error was displayed on the screen.
- データはグラフで示しています。Dēta wa gurafu de shimeshite imasu.The data is shown in a graph.
- 先生の指示通りに進めました。Sensei no shiji dōri ni susumemashita.I proceeded exactly according to the teacher's instructions.
- 結果を表で示してください。Kekka o hyō de shimeshite kudasai.Please show the results in a table.
Questions about 示
How many strokes does 示 have?
示 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 示?
The on readings are ji (ジ), shi (シ). The kun readings are shimesu (しめす).
What JLPT level is 示?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 示
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.