申 Kanji – have the honor to

The Japanese kanji 申 can mean have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac
Onyomi: シン
Kunyomi: もうす, もうし-, さる
Romaji: shin, mousu, moushi, saru
JLPT: 2
Frequency Rank: 492

How is 申 read?

申 has the onyomi reading シン and the kunyomi readings もうす, もうし-, さる.

In romaji, these readings can be written as shin, mousu, moushi, saru.

Common Japanese Words Using 申

These common Japanese words contain 申. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • 上申(じょうしん) — report to a superior
  • 申(さる) — the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac)
  • 申し込む(もうしこむ) — to apply for, to make an application, to propose (marriage), to offer (mediation), to make an overture (of peace), to challenge, to lodge (objections), to request (an interview), to subscribe for, to book, to reserve
  • 申し出(もうしで) — proposal, offer, request, application
  • 申し出る(もうしでる) — to offer, to propose, to suggest, to put forward, to request, to ask (for), to apply (for), to report (to), to notify
  • 申し上げる(もうしあげる) — to say, to tell, to state, to express, to offer, to extend (greetings, congratulations, etc.)
  • 申し入れる(もうしいれる) — to propose, to suggest
  • 申し訳(もうしわけ) — apology, excuse
  • 申す(もうす) — to say, to be called
  • 申告(しんこく) — report, return (e.g. tax), statement, declaration, notification, filing

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