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示 kanji: meaning “show”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N35 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
show
On'yomi
ジ、シ
Kun'yomi
しめ・す

Picture story to remember 示

Two small gems rest on an altar, and you lift them up to show everyone.

How to write 示: stroke order

示 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 示

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Kanji that share parts with 示.