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

医師: doctor. The Japanese noun '医師 (いし)' refers to a medical doctor, specifically someone who is licensed to practice medicine. This term is formal and is often used in professional or official contexts. It is distinct from more casual terms like 'お医者さん (おいしゃさん)', which is also used to refer to a doctor but in a more conversational or friendly tone. Example sentences: The doctor examined the patient「医師は患者を診察した」(いしはかんじゃをしんさつした). She became a doctor「彼女は医師になった」(かのじょはいしになった). Note that '医師' is typically used in written or formal speech, while 'お医者さん' is more common in everyday conversation.

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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