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申
On'yomi
シン
SHIN
Kun'yomi
もう.す・もう.し-・さる
mousu / moushi / saru
have the honor to · sign of the monkey · 3-5PM · ninth sign of Chinese zodiac
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of lightning. Voice of deity.
Symbolism
Application, declaration, state. Represents stating.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 申
申すもうすbe called
内申ないしんunofficial report
上申じょうしんreport to a superior
申込書もうしこみしょapplication form
申し込むもうしこむapply for
Proverbs & Idioms
申し分ない
もうしぶんない
Beyond reproach
Perfect with nothing to complain about
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 申 mean in Japanese?
申 means have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac.
How do you read 申?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: もう.す、もう.し-、さる (mousu, moushi, saru).
How many strokes does 申 have?
申 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 申 a good kanji for a tattoo?
申 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.