示
Show
Meanings
Show, Indicate, Point Out, Express, Display
On'yomi
じ、 し
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
しめ.す
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
示 is written in 5 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
示 (Show) is taught on WaniKani at level 22 and appears in the JLPT N3 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 5 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #237 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 5 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 22
Words using 示
暗示あんじhint意思表示いしひょうじexpressing one's feelings開示かいじrelease (of information, documents, etc.)教示きょうじinstruction訓示くんじinstruction啓示けいじ(divine) revelation掲示けいじnotice掲示板けいじばんbulletin board誇示こじflaunting公示こうじpublic announcement告示こくじnotice指し示すさししめすto indicate指示しじindication示すしめすto (take out and) show示唆しさsuggestion示談じだんsettlement out of court
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