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示

示 — show, indicate, point out

Learn the correct stroke order for 示 (show), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 55 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジji、シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しめ.すshimesu
Strokes5
Radical示
Frequency#237
Meaningsshow, indicate, point out, express, display

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

暗示あんじhint; suggestion; cluenoun
開示かいじrelease (of information, documents, etc.); disclosure; displaynoun
教示きょうじinstruction; teaching; guidancenoun
訓示くんじinstruction; direction; briefingnoun
啓示けいじ(divine) revelationnoun
掲示けいじnotice; bulletin; postnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 示 (show) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 示.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 示 is #237, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

暗示あんじ — hint; suggestion; clue
開示かいじ — release (of information, documents, etc.); disclosure; display
教示きょうじ — instruction; teaching; guidance

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 示 have?

The kanji 示 (show) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 示?

示 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 示 mean?

示 means: show, indicate, point out, express, display. On'yomi readings: ジ, シ. Kun'yomi readings: しめ.す.

What JLPT level is 示?

示 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.