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示
On'yomi
ジ・シ
JI / SHI
Kun'yomi
しめ.す
shimesu
show · indicate · point out · express · display
Details
Strokes5
Frequency#237
Radical示show(5)
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Strokes5
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of altar for offerings to gods. Showing.
Symbolism
Display, instruction, deity. Represents sacred and showing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
意思表示
いしひょうじ
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent; expressing one's feelings
自己暗示
じこあんじ
autosuggestion; self-suggestion; autosuggestion
自己顕示
じこけんじ
making oneself conspicuous; pressing one's own cause; making oneself conspicuous
Proverbs & Idioms
示唆に富む
しさにとむ
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