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神 kanji: meaning “gods”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N39 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
gods
On'yomi
シン、ジン
Kun'yomi
かみ

Picture story to remember 神

Where the altar (礻) stands, the gods speaketh (申) to their worshippers in a glowing voice.

Parts in this story:申

How to write 神: stroke order

神 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 神

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Kanji that share parts with 神.