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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

    士

    Meaning

    Samurai

    Reading

    onyomiし

    shi

    Example Word

    士: expert. The Japanese suffix '士 (し)' is used to denote a person who is an expert or professional in a particular field. It is often attached to nouns to form words that describe someone's profession or status. For example: a lawyer「弁護士」(べんごし). A nurse「看護士」(かんごし). This suffix is commonly used in professional titles and can be found in various contexts, such as in job titles or certifications. It is important to note that '士' can also be used in other contexts, but its primary meaning as a suffix is to indicate expertise or professional status.

    Radical

    士

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    189

    Handwriting

士 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 10 other kanji:

    kanji

    吉

    Meaning

    Lucky, Good luck

    kanji

    壱

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    穀

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    声

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    仕

    Meaning

    Serve

    kanji

    志

    Meaning

    Intention

    kanji

    壮

    Meaning

    Grand, Robust

    kanji

    隷

    Meaning

    Slave

    kanji

    売

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    款

    Meaning

    Article, Goodwill

Words Using 士

This kanji is used in 7 words:

    word

    紳士

    Meaning

    Gentleman

    word

    同士

    Meaning

    Companion

    word

    士

    Meaning

    Expert

    word

    博士

    Meaning

    Doctor (phd), Expert

    word

    弁護士

    Meaning

    Lawyer

    word

    兵士

    Meaning

    Soldier

    word

    武士

    Meaning

    Samurai

Learn the Kanji 士

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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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