信
Kanji · N2
信 / faith
Kanji for faith, truth, or fidelity.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
信 carries the meaning faith, truth, or fidelity.
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Common compounds with 信
信心しんじんfaith / belief / piety
通信網つうしんもうcommunications network
信託しんたくtrust / entrusting / leaving in someone's trust
信徒しんとlayman / believer / adherent
信奉しんぽうbelief / faith / adherence
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