Moji Ninja真 — true; real
真 means “true; real”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 10 strokes. On'yomi: シン (shin). Kun'yomi: ま (ma). You'll see it in words such as 真っすぐ (massugu, “straight (ahead)”).
真
- Meaning
- true; real
- On'yomi
- シン (shin)
- Kun'yomi
- ま (ma)
- Strokes
- 10
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Big ideas
How to remember 真
Ten (十) eyes (目) on a table (一 on 八 legs): checked by everyone, so it must be true.
Parts: 十 ten; cross · 目 eye · 一 one; floor · 八 eight; spreading legs
Words with 真
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 真っすぐ | まっすぐ massugu kun | straight (ahead) |
| 真の | しんの shinno on | true; real |
| 真 | しん shin on | truth; reality |
Example sentences
- 真っすぐいってください。
Please go straight ahead.