JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
信 — faith
- Reading
- シン
- Meaning
- faith; truth; fidelity; trust
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
信 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シン and it means faith; truth; fidelity; trust. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
信 appears in everyday japanese words such as 信任 (trust), 信者 (believer) and 確信 (conviction).
Japanese words containing 信
Frequently asked questions
What does 信 mean in Japanese?
信 means faith; truth; fidelity; trust in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 信 read?
信 is read シン. Reading it inside real words — 信任 and 信者 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 信 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 信 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 信 in a word?
A common word containing 信 is 信任 (しんにん) — "trust". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 信 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 信 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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