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信
信 (readings: しん; Japanese kanji) means “trust / believe”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 信頼 (trust).
What does 信 mean?
| Kanji | 信 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | trust / believe |
| Readings | しん |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 信
信 is read しん depending on the word.
Example words with 信
| Example | 信頼 (trust) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14