臣 kanji: meaning “retainer”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N27 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- retainer
- On'yomi
- シン、ジン
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 臣
A loyal servant bowing low before his lord, the retainer.
How to write 臣: stroke order
臣 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 臣
- 大臣だいじんcabinet minister
- 忠臣ちゅうしんloyal retainer
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