Quick answer
臣 is the kanji for "Subject". The most common reading is しん (shin). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Subject
Also : Retainer · Servant
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
大臣が新しい政策を発表して、国会が注目されています。
だいじんがあたらしいせいさくをはっぴょうして、こっかいがちゅうもくされています。
A minister announced a new policy and parliament is attracting attention.
忠臣は主君のために命をかけて仕えました。
ちゅうしんはしゅくんのためにいのちをかけてつかえました。
Loyal retainers served risking their lives for their lord.
Vocabulary using 臣
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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