JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
真 — true
- Reading
- シン・ま・ま\~・まこと
- Meaning
- true; reality; Buddhist sect
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
真 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シン・ま・ま\~・まこと and it means true; reality; Buddhist sect. 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.
真 appears in everyday japanese words such as 真に (truly), 真上 (just above) and 真下 (right under).
Japanese words containing 真
Frequently asked questions
What does 真 mean in Japanese?
真 means true; reality; Buddhist sect in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 真 read?
真 is read シン・ま・ま\~・まこと. Reading it inside real words — 真に and 真上 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 真 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 真 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 真 in a word?
A common word containing 真 is 真に (まことに) — "truly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 真 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 真 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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