What is the Kanji for 'Master' and 'Expert'? | 師

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Master' and 'Expert' is 師.

kanji

師

Meaning

Master, Expert

Reading

onyomiし

shi

Example Word

講師: lecturer. The Japanese noun '講師 (こうし)' refers to a 'lecturer' or 'instructor', typically someone who teaches at educational institutions, seminars, or workshops. This term is often used in academic or professional settings to denote someone who delivers lectures or provides specialized instruction. For example: The lecturer explained the theory clearly「講師は理論をはっきりと説明した」(こうしはりろんをはっきりとせつめいした). She works as a part-time lecturer at the university「彼女は大学で非常勤講師として働いている」(かのじょはだいがくでひじょうきんこうしとしてはたらいている). Note that '講師' can also refer to instructors in non-academic contexts, such as fitness or art classes.

Radical

巾

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

288

Handwriting

Words Using 師

This kanji is used in 7 words:

word

師

Meaning

Teacher

word

医師

Meaning

Doctor

word

教師

Meaning

Teacher

word

技師

Meaning

Engineer

word

師走

Meaning

December

word

師匠

Meaning

Master

word

講師

Meaning

Lecturer

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What does 師 mean?

師 means 'Master' and 'Expert'.

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

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