What is the Kanji for 'Trust'? | 信

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Trust', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Trust' is 信.

kanji

信

Meaning

Trust

Reading

onyomiしん

shin

Parts

亻Person (人)言Say

Example Word

通信: communication. The Japanese verbal noun '通信 (つうしん)' primarily means 'communication'. It refers to the exchange of information between individuals, groups, or devices. This term is often used in contexts involving telecommunications, internet communication, or any form of data transmission. For example: The internet enables global communication「インターネットは世界の通信を可能にする」(インターネットはせかいのつうしんをかのうにする). We lost communication with the satellite「衛星との通信が途絶えた」(えいせいとのつうしんがとだえた). It's important to note that '通信' can also imply a continuous or ongoing exchange of information, not just a single instance.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

151

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 信

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

radical

亻

Meaning

Person

Radical Form Of

人

kanji

言

Meaning

Say

Words Using 信

This kanji is used in 16 words:

word

信ずる

Meaning

Believe

word

信じる

Meaning

Believe

word

自信

Meaning

Confidence

word

信用

Meaning

Trust, Credit

word

信頼

Meaning

Trust

word

確信

Meaning

Conviction

word

信号

Meaning

Signal

word

信仰

Meaning

Faith

word

受信

Meaning

Reception

word

信託

Meaning

Trust

word

送信

Meaning

Transmission

word

信念

Meaning

Belief

word

信者

Meaning

Follower, Believer

word

通信

Meaning

Communication

word

発信

Meaning

Transmission

word

迷信

Meaning

Superstition

Kanji Related to 信 Through the Part 亻

These 91 kanji contain the part 亻 as well.

kanji

休

Meaning

Rest

kanji

体

Meaning

Body

kanji

夜

Meaning

Night

kanji

作

Meaning

Make

kanji

何

Meaning

What

kanji

低

Meaning

Low

kanji

住

Meaning

Live

kanji

借

Meaning

Borrow, Rent

kanji

倍

Meaning

Double, Times

kanji

仕

Meaning

Serve

kanji

使

Meaning

Use

kanji

便

Meaning

Convenience

kanji

働

Meaning

Work

kanji

宿

Meaning

Lodging

kanji

付

Meaning

Attach

kanji

伝

Meaning

Transmit

kanji

倒

Meaning

Topple, Overthrow

kanji

億

Meaning

Hundred million

kanji

供

Meaning

Accompany, Offer

kanji

他

Meaning

Other

Radical Form Of

亻

kanji

値

Meaning

Value, Price

kanji

個

Meaning

Individual

kanji

代

Meaning

Substitute, Era

kanji

価

Meaning

Price

kanji

化

Meaning

Change

kanji

保

Meaning

Preserve

kanji

備

Meaning

Equip, Provide

kanji

係

Meaning

Person in charge, Connection

kanji

任

Meaning

Duty, Responsibility

kanji

件

Meaning

Matter, Affair

kanji

位

Meaning

Rank

kanji

停

Meaning

Halt

kanji

仏

Meaning

Buddha

kanji

倫

Meaning

Principles, Ethics

kanji

依

Meaning

Reliant, Depend on

kanji

像

Meaning

Image, Statue

kanji

傷

Meaning

Wound, Injury

kanji

側

Meaning

Side

kanji

例

Meaning

Example

kanji

償

Meaning

Recompense, Reparation

kanji

儀

Meaning

Ceremony

kanji

似

Meaning

Resemble

kanji

修

Meaning

Discipline

kanji

伸

Meaning

Stretch

kanji

優

Meaning

Superior, Gentle

kanji

仲

Meaning

Relationship

kanji

侵

Meaning

Invade

kanji

健

Meaning

Healthy

kanji

仮

Meaning

Temporary

kanji

催

Meaning

Hold an event, Sponsor

kanji

促

Meaning

Urge, Press

kanji

債

Meaning

Debt

kanji

偉

Meaning

Great, Admirable

kanji

俗

Meaning

Vulgar, Popular

kanji

仰

Meaning

Look up

kanji

偶

Meaning

Couple, By chance

kanji

伺

Meaning

Inquire, Pay respects

kanji

俳

Meaning

Actor, Haiku

kanji

倣

Meaning

Emulate, Copy after

kanji

僕

Meaning

I, Me

kanji

僚

Meaning

Colleague, Official

kanji

偏

Meaning

Biased

kanji

倉

Meaning

Warehouse

kanji

佐

Meaning

Assist, Help

kanji

併

Meaning

Join, Put together

kanji

偽

Meaning

Falsify, Fake

kanji

僧

Meaning

Bonze, Buddhist priest

kanji

伐

Meaning

Fell, Cut down

kanji

俊

Meaning

Brilliant, Genius

kanji

傑

Meaning

Greatness, Outstanding person

kanji

傍

Meaning

Side, Nearby

kanji

倹

Meaning

Thrifty, Frugal

kanji

伏

Meaning

Prostrated

kanji

俵

Meaning

Sack

kanji

伴

Meaning

Accompany, Companion

kanji

俸

Meaning

Salary

kanji

侮

Meaning

Despise

kanji

但

Meaning

However, But

kanji

偵

Meaning

Spy

kanji

仙

Meaning

Hermit

kanji

伯

Meaning

Chief, Older sibling of parent

kanji

侍

Meaning

Attend to, Samurai

kanji

儒

Meaning

Confucianism, Confucian

kanji

佳

Meaning

Fine, Excellent

kanji

仁

Meaning

Benevolent, Humanity

kanji

侯

Meaning

Marquis, Feudal lord

kanji

伎

Meaning

Deed

kanji

傲

Meaning

Proud

kanji

侶

Meaning

Follower, Companion

kanji

僅

Meaning

A wee bit

kanji

俺

Meaning

Me, I

Kanji Related to 信 Through the Part 言

These 21 kanji contain the part 言 as well.

kanji

計

Meaning

Measure, Plan

kanji

話

Meaning

Talk

kanji

語

Meaning

Language, Word

kanji

読

Meaning

Read

kanji

記

Meaning

Record

kanji

調

Meaning

Investigate, Tune

kanji

誘

Meaning

Entice, Induce

kanji

論

Meaning

Theory, Argument

kanji

認

Meaning

Recognize, Admit

kanji

警

Meaning

Warn

kanji

評

Meaning

Evaluate

kanji

訪

Meaning

Visit

kanji

訳

Meaning

Reason, Translation

kanji

憲

Meaning

Constitution

kanji

訂

Meaning

Correct, Revise

kanji

謡

Meaning

Noh chanting, Popular song

kanji

諭

Meaning

Instruct, Admonish

kanji

誓

Meaning

Swear, Vow

kanji

誉

Meaning

Praise, Honor

kanji

諦

Meaning

Abandon, Give up

kanji

誰

Meaning

Who

Learn the Kanji 信

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 信 mean?

信 means 'Trust'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.