How to say 'Expert' in Japanese | 士

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The Japanese word for Expert is 'Shi', written as 士 in Japanese.'Expert' in hiragana is し.

word

士

Meaning

Expert

Reading

し

shi

Kanji

士Samurai

Explanation

The Japanese suffix '士 (し)' is used to denote a person who is an expert or professional in a particular field. It is often attached to nouns to form words that describe someone's profession or status. For example: a lawyer「弁護士」(べんごし). A nurse「看護士」(かんごし). This suffix is commonly used in professional titles and can be found in various contexts, such as in job titles or certifications. It is important to note that '士' can also be used in other contexts, but its primary meaning as a suffix is to indicate expertise or professional status.

Part Of Speech

suffix

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Frequency

652

Composition

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Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 士

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

士

Meaning

Samurai

Words Related to 士 Through the Kanji 士

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 士 as well.

word

博士

Meaning

Doctor, Expert

word

武士

Meaning

Samurai

word

兵士

Meaning

Soldier

word

紳士

Meaning

Gentleman

word

同士

Meaning

Companion

word

弁護士

Meaning

Lawyer

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'Shi' means 'Expert' .

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