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示
示 (readings: じ, し, しめ; Japanese kanji) means “show / indicate”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 指示 (instruction).
What does 示 mean?
| Kanji | 示 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | show / indicate |
| Readings | じ, し, しめ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 示
示 is read じ or し or しめ depending on the word.
Example words with 示
| Example | 指示 (instruction) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14