Quick answer
真 is the kanji for "True". The most common reading is ま (ma). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
True
Also : Reality · Authentic
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 真 represents 'TRUE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of true.
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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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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