Quick answer
神 is the kanji for "Gods". Its reading is かみ (kami). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Gods
Also : Divinity · Mind · Soul
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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
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 神 represents 'GODS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of gods.
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with gods. Kun-reading: かみ.
Example Sentences
神社にお参りに行きました。
じんじゃにおまいりにいきました。
I went to visit the shrine.
精神的に強くなりたいです。
せいしんてきにつよくなりたいです。
I want to become mentally strong.
Vocabulary using 神
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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