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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #150 · Elementary 1 L6
神
gods, mind, soul
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Readings
- On’yomi
- シン、ジン
- Kun’yomi
- かみ、かん-、こう-
Example words
神社
じんじゃ
shrine
須賀神社
すがじんじゃ
Suga Shrine
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 9-stroke character meaning "gods" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "gods" (神) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
神社 (じんじゃ) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 神社 (じんじゃ) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: かみ、かん-、こう- — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: シン、ジン — common in compound words (熟語).