しめ.す
shimesu
JLPT N35 strokesKanjiLevel 50 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

示 is the kanji for "Show". A common reading is しめ.す (shimesu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Show

Also : Express · Display · Point Out

Readings

kunしめ.す/ shimesuon/ jion/ shi

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 示 represents 'SHOW'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of show.

Reading ·

On-reading: じ — remember this sound by associating it with show. Kun-reading: しめ.す.

Example Sentences

地図を使って目的地への方向を示してもらいました。

ちずをつかってもくてきちへのほうこうをしめしてもらいました。

I was shown the direction to the destination using a map.

展示会で作品を発表しました。

てんじかいでさくひんをはっぴょうしました。

I presented my work at an exhibition.

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