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真
真 (readings: しん, ま; Japanese kanji) means “true / real”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 真実 (truth).
What does 真 mean?
| Kanji | 真 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | true / real |
| Readings | しん, ま |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 真
真 is read しん or ま depending on the word.
Example words with 真
| Example | 真実 (truth) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14