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N4 · 10 strokes · — · Irodori #287 · Elementary 2 L2

真

Buddhist sect, reality, true

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Readings

On’yomi
シン
Kun’yomi
ま、ま-、まこと

Example words

  • 真

    しん

    truth; reality

  • 真

    ま

    just; right

  • 真っ直ぐ

    まっすぐ

    straight (ahead); direct

  • 真空

    しんくう

    vacuum

Memory aids

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How to remember

👁Shape

A 10-stroke character meaning "Buddhist sect" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.

🧩Components

Remember "Buddhist sect" (真) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.

📖Anchor word

写真 (しゃしん) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.

🔊Readings

First learned in 写真 (しゃしん) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: ま、ま-、まこと — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: シン — common in compound words (熟語).