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申
申 (readings: しん, もう; Japanese kanji) means “to say (humble) / to report”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 申し込み (application).
What does 申 mean?
| Kanji | 申 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to say (humble) / to report |
| Readings | しん, もう |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 申
申 is read しん or もう depending on the word.
Example words with 申
| Example | 申し込み (application) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14