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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

    Meaning

    Samurai

    Reading

    onyomi

    shi

    Example Word

    兵士: soldier. The Japanese noun '兵士 (へいし)' means 'soldier'. It refers to a person who serves in an army or military force. This term is neutral and can be used to describe soldiers in any context, whether historical, modern, or fictional. For example: The soldier fought bravely「兵士は勇敢に戦った」(へいしはゆうかんにたたかった). Many soldiers were injured in the battle「多くの兵士が戦闘で負傷した」(おおくのへいしがせんとうでふしょうした). The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    189

    Handwriting

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 10 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Serve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intention

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lucky, Good luck

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grand, Robust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slave

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    Meaning

    Article, Goodwill

Words Using

This kanji is used in 7 words:

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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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