JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
神 — gods
- Reading
- シン・ジン・かみ・かん\~・こう\~
- Meaning
- gods; mind; soul
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
神 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シン・ジン・かみ・かん\~・こう\~ and it means gods; mind; soul. 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.
神 appears in everyday japanese words such as 神 (god), 神殿 (temple) and 神秘 (mystery).
Japanese words containing 神
Frequently asked questions
What does 神 mean in Japanese?
神 means gods; mind; soul in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 神 read?
神 is read シン・ジン・かみ・かん\~・こう\~. Reading it inside real words — 神 and 神殿 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 神 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 神 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 神 in a word?
A common word containing 神 is 神 (かみ) — "god". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 神 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 神 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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