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示
Show, Indicate
しめ.す (shime-su)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The radical 示 originally represented an altar for offerings to the gods. Today it appears in many kanji related to religion, signs, and showing information.
Memory Trick
Imagine a SIGN standing in front of you, clearly SHOWING the correct direction. It points the way for everyone.
Readings
Onyomi: ジ (ji), シ (shi)
Kunyomi: しめ.す (shime-su)
Example Words
表示
ひょうじ (hyouji)
Display
指示
しじ (shiji)
Instruction
示す
しめす (shimesu)
To show
展示
てんじ (tenji)
Exhibition
Example Sentence
先生は 答えを 示しました。
せんせいは こたえを しめしました。
sensei wa kotae o shimeshimashita
The teacher showed the answer.