What is the Kanji for 'Samurai'? | 士

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Samurai' is 士.

kanji

士

Meaning

Samurai

Reading

onyomiし

shi

Example Word

同士: companion. The Japanese noun '同士 (どうし)' refers to people who share the same status, situation, or characteristics. It is often used to indicate a sense of camaraderie or mutual understanding among individuals. For example: fellow students「学生同士」(がくせいどうし). They are fellow travelers「彼らは旅人同士だ」(かれらはたびびとどうしだ). This term can also be used to describe a relationship where both parties are in the same position or have similar experiences, such as '戦友同士 (せんゆうどうし)' meaning 'comrades-in-arms'.

Radical

士

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

189

Handwriting

士 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 10 other kanji:

kanji

声

Meaning

Voice

kanji

売

Meaning

Sell

kanji

仕

Meaning

Serve

kanji

志

Meaning

Intention

kanji

吉

Meaning

Lucky, Good luck

kanji

壮

Meaning

Grand, Robust

kanji

穀

Meaning

Grain, Cereal

kanji

隷

Meaning

Slave

kanji

壱

Meaning

One

kanji

款

Meaning

Article, Goodwill

Words Using 士

This kanji is used in 7 words:

word

士

Meaning

Expert

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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What does 士 mean?

士 means 'Samurai'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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