神: the kanji for god; divine
神 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means god; divine. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
神 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
神 has 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 神社じんじゃ · jinja | shrine |
| 精神せいしん · seishin | spirit; mind |
かみ (kami)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 神かみ · kami | god |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- お正月に神社に行きました。Oshōgatsu ni jinja ni ikimashita.I went to a shrine on New Year's Day.
- 精神的にとても疲れています。Seishinteki ni totemo tsukarete imasu.I'm very tired mentally.
- この神社は歴史が古い。Kono jinja wa rekishi ga furui.This shrine has a long history.
- 昔の人は神を信じていた。Mukashi no hito wa kami o shinjite ita.People in the past believed in gods.
- 精神を落ち着けるために散歩した。Seishin o ochitsukeru tame ni sanpo shita.I took a walk to calm my mind.
Questions about 神
How many strokes does 神 have?
神 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 神?
The on readings are shin (シン), jin (ジン). The kun readings are kami (かみ), kan (かん), kou (こう).
What JLPT level is 神?
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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Rules and society
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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 神
- 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.