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JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

faith
truth
fidelity
trust

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
しが
しな
しの
しぶ
とき
のび
のぶ
まこと

Common Words

んじ
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #242
1

to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in

Examples
きっと彼はあなたを信じると思いますよ。
I am sure of his trusting you.
しん
Noun
Freq #906
1

self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)

Examples
君は自分が申し立てていることに自信がありますか。
Are you sure of your facts?
んよう
Noun
Freq #1212
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

confidence; trust; faith; reputation

Examples
私はもう彼を信用しない。
I do not trust him any longer.
2

Finance

credit

Examples
相当の信用がないと家を買うのは無理だ。
Unless you have good credit, buying a house is impossible.
んらい
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #1253
1

trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance

Examples
確かに彼は信頼できます。
You can certainly rely on him.
くしん
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #1713
1

conviction; belief; confidence

Examples
私は君の援助を確信している。
I am assured of your help.
うしん
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Transitive
Freq #3971
1

correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications

Examples
彼は、無電で通信を送った。
He sent a message by wireless.
んこう
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #4875
1

(religious) faith; belief; creed

Examples
キリスト教を信仰していますか。
Do you believe in Christianity?
当り
たり
アタリ
中り
中たり
Freq #5483
1

Common noun

hit

Examples
何回か当たりはあったが針にはかからなかった。
I got several bites, but could not hook a fish.
2

Common noun

success

3

Common noun

guess; prediction

4

Common noun

affability; friendliness

5

Common noun

sensation; touch

6

Common noun

bruise (on fruit)

7

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun; Go (game); Usu. アタリ

atari; situation in which a stone or chain of stones may be captured on the next move

8

Common noun; Fishing; Also written as 魚信

bite (of a fish on a hook); strike

9

Suffix

per; each

Examples
その現在建設中の工場は、一日当たり3000台のビデオデッキを組み立てられる。
The factory now under construction will assemble 3,000 VCR units per day.
んねん
Noun
Freq #6013
1

belief; faith; conviction

Examples
彼の信念は何事にも揺るがなかった。
Nothing could sway his conviction.
んごう
Noun
Freq #6651
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

signal; signalling; signaling

Examples
信号が青に変わったわよ。
The traffic light turned green.
2

traffic light; traffic signal

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