JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
示 — show
- Reading
- ジ・シ・しめ.す
- Meaning
- show; indicate; point out; express; display
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
示 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジ・シ・しめ.す and it means show; indicate; point out; express; display. 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.
示 appears in everyday japanese words such as 展示 (exhibition), 指示 (indication) and 提示 (presentation).
Japanese words containing 示
Frequently asked questions
What does 示 mean in Japanese?
示 means show; indicate; point out; express; display in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 示 read?
示 is read ジ・シ・しめ.す. Reading it inside real words — 展示 and 指示 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 示 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 示 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 示 in a word?
A common word containing 示 is 展示 (てんじ) — "exhibition". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 示 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 示 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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