申: the kanji for state; apply
申 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means state; apply. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
申 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
申 has 2 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).
シン (shin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 申請しんせい · shinsei | application |
もうす (mousu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 申すもうす · mōsu | to say (humble) |
| 申し込むもうしこむ · mōshikomu | to apply |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- ビザの申請をしました。Biza no shinsei o shimashita.I applied for a visa.
- 田中と申します。Tanaka to mōshimasu.My name is Tanaka.
- 講座に申し込みました。Kōza ni mōshikomimashita.I applied for the course.
- パスポートの申請には時間がかかる。Pasupōto no shinsei ni wa jikan ga kakaru.Applying for a passport takes time.
- 来週、参加を申し込む予定です。Raishū, sanka o mōshikomu yotei desu.I plan to apply to participate next week.
Questions about 申
How many strokes does 申 have?
申 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 申?
The on readings are shin (シン). The kun readings are mousu (もうす).
What JLPT level is 申?
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 申
- 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.