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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

    師: teacher. The Japanese noun '師 (し)' means 'teacher' or 'master'. It refers to someone who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in a particular field and often serves as a mentor or guide. This term is commonly used in contexts such as martial arts, arts and crafts, or academic disciplines. For example: He is my teacher「彼は私の師です」(かれはわたしのしです). The tea ceremony master is respected「茶道の師は尊敬されている」(さどうのしはそんけいされている). Note that '師' can also be part of compound words, such as '教師 (きょうし)' (teacher) or '医師 (いし)' (doctor).

    Radical

    巾

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    288

    Handwriting

Words Using 師

This kanji is used in 7 words:

    word

    師

    Meaning

    Teacher

    word

    師匠

    Meaning

    Master

    word

    師走

    Meaning

    December

    word

    講師

    Meaning

    Lecturer

    word

    教師

    Meaning

    Teacher

    word

    医師

    Meaning

    Doctor (phd)

    word

    技師

    Meaning

    Engineer

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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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