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臣
臣 (readings: しん, じん; Japanese kanji) means “retainer / minister”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 大臣 (cabinet minister).
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大臣がテレビに出た。
だいじんがテレビにでた。The minister appeared on TV.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 臣 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | retainer / minister |
| Readings | しん, じん |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 大臣 (cabinet minister) |
How to read 臣
臣 is read しん or じん depending on the word.
Words with 臣
- 大臣bộ trưởng
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Updated: 2026-08-09