真
ま
ma
JLPT N410 strokesKanjiLevel 19 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
真 is the kanji for "True". A common reading is ま (ma). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
True
Also : Reality · Buddhist Sect
Readings
kunま/ makunまこと/ makotoonしん/ shin
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 真 represents 'TRUE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of true.
Reading ·
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with true. Kun-reading: ま.
Example Sentences
試験勉強に真剣に取り組んでいます。
しけんべんきょうにしんけんにとりくんでいます。
I'm tackling my exam studies seriously.
写真をたくさん撮りました。
しゃしんをたくさんとりました。
I took many photos.
Vocabulary using 真
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