Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (しん) in Japanese

JLPT 1
Kana Reading
しん
Romaji
shin
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    heart; mind
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), suffix
    Meaning
    spirit; vitality; inner strength
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Chinese "Heart" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    friend


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

4 strokes

heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: こころ, -ごころ

Learn more