真理
しんり
shinri
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
真理 (しんり (shinri)) means "Truth". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Truth
Also : Absolute truth · Principle
Learn 真理 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
科学は真理を追い求める。
かがくはしんりをおいもとめる。
Science pursues truth.
人生の真理を見つけることは難しい。
じんせいのしんりをみつけることはむずかしい。
It is difficult to find the truth of life.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Learn 真理 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.