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