陣
じん
jin
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
陣 is the kanji for "Battle array". The most common reading is じん (jin). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Battle array
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Readings
onじん/ jin
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
阝車
Example Sentences
敵の陣を突破した。
てきのじんをとっぱした。
We broke through the enemy's camp.
彼は陣頭指揮を執った。
かれはじんとうしきをとった。
He took command at the forefront.
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 11, 2026
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