示 Kanji – show
The Japanese kanji 示 can mean show, indicate, point out, express, display.
Meaning and Readings
How is 示 read?
示 has the onyomi readings ジ, シ and the kunyomi reading しめす.
In romaji, these readings can be written as ji, shi, shimesu.
Common Japanese Words Using 示
These common Japanese words contain 示. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 暗示（あんじ） — hint, suggestion, clue, implication
- 意思表示（いしひょうじ） — expressing one's feelings, communicating one's intention
- 開示（かいじ） — release (of information, documents, etc.), disclosure, display
- 教示（きょうじ） — instruction, teaching
- 訓示（くんじ） — instruction, direction, briefing
- 啓示（けいじ） — (divine) revelation
- 掲示（けいじ） — notice, bulletin, post, posting, placard
- 掲示板（けいじばん） — bulletin board, display board, notice board
- 誇示（こじ） — flaunting, showing off, display (of power, wealth, etc.), ostentation
- 公示（こうじ） — public announcement, official notice, edict
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