Onyomi: シン · Kunyomi: さる, もう.し-, もう.す · Meanings: 3-5PM, have the honor to, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac, sign of the monkey
Kanji for 3-5pm, have the honor to, ninth sign of chinese zodiac, sign of the monkey
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申 originally showed a straight object stretching upward and downward. This stretching image came to represent extending something outward. From there, the meaning developed into expressing, stating, or declaring something clearly. That is why 申 is used for saying, reporting, or applying.
申 represents something being stretched out and clearly expressed.
Imagine pulling a message straight out so everyone can see it clearly. That clear expression is 申.
| Word | Reading | Meaning | Meta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 申 | さる | the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac) | common Noun |
| 申し上げる | もうしあげる | to say, to tell, to state, to express, to offer, to extend (greetings, congratulations, etc.) | common JLPT-N4 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb |
| 申す | もうす | to say, to be called | common JLPT-N4 Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb |
| 申し込む | もうしこむ | to apply for, to make an application, to propose (marriage), to offer (mediation), to make an overture (of peace), to challenge, to lodge (objections), to request (an interview), to subscribe for, to book, to reserve | common JLPT-N3 Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb |
| 申請 | しんせい | application, request, petition | common JLPT-N2 Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb |
| 申し訳ない | もうしわけない | I'm sorry, (it's) inexcusable, I feel regretful, I feel guilty | common JLPT-N2 Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi) |
| 申し出 | もうしで | proposal, offer, request, application | common JLPT-N1 Noun |
| 申し込み | もうしこみ | application, entry, request, subscription, offer, proposal, overture, challenge | common JLPT-N1 Noun |
| 申告 | しんこく | report, return (e.g. tax), statement, declaration, notification, filing | common JLPT-N1 Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb |
| 申し入れる | もうしいれる | to propose, to suggest | common JLPT-N1 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb |