申 — Say Humbly
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To say humbly (state) (申) your name is to be called something.
To say humbly (申) something up (上) to a superior is to say or tell them respectfully.
Frequently Asked Questions About 申 (Say Humbly)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 申 (Say Humbly)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 申 ("Say Humbly", read as しん) is: Because of Shinto (しん) religion, when using an old-school phone, people say things humbly, no moaning (もう). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 申 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 申 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 申 means "Say Humbly". Its primary reading is しん (On'yomi: しん; Kun'yomi: もう). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 申?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 申 include: 申す (もうす - (humble) to be called, to say), 申し上げる (もうしあげる - (humble) to say, to tell).
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