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/ makunまこと/ makotoonしん/ shin

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

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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