紳
しん
shin
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
紳 is the kanji for "Gentleman". The most common reading is しん (shin). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Gentleman
Also : Sire · Good belt
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Readings
onしん/ shin
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
糹申
Example Sentences
彼は紳士として振る舞った。
かれはしんしとしてふるまった。
He behaved like a gentleman.
紳士服を購入する。
しんしふくをこうにゅうする。
I purchase a suit.
Vocabulary using 紳
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 17, 2026
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