自信
じしん
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
confidence, self-confidence
Examples
自信を持って話してください。
Please speak with confidence.
📖 How to Use
「自信」means "confidence, self-confidence." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「自信」is read as「じしん」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「自信」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「自信」mean in Japanese?+
「自信」means "confidence, self-confidence". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「自信」?+
「自信」is read as「じしん」.
Is 「自信」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「自信」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「自信」?+
自信を持って話してください。 — Please speak with confidence.
Practice 「自信」 with spaced repetition