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慎

慎 — humility, be careful, discreet

Learn the correct stroke order for 慎 (humility), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つつし.むtsutsushimu、つつ.ましいtsutsumashii、つつしtsutsushi、つつし.みtsutsushimi
Strokes13
Radical心
Frequency#999
Meaningshumility, be careful, discreet, prudent

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

謹慎きんしんself restraint; moderating one's own behavior; penitencenoun
慎重しんちょうcareful; cautious; prudentna-adjective
慎むつつしむto be careful; to be discreetverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 慎 (humility) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 慎 is #999, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

謹慎きんしん — self restraint; moderating one's own behavior; penitence
慎重しんちょう — careful; cautious; prudent
慎むつつしむ — to be careful; to be discreet

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 慎 have?

The kanji 慎 (humility) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 慎?

慎 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 慎 mean?

慎 means: humility, be careful, discreet, prudent. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: つつし.む, つつ.ましい, つつし, つつし.み.

What JLPT level is 慎?

慎 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.