Kanji
What does the kanji 司 mean?
司 means administering, in charge of; official. On'yomi シ. Kun'yomi つかさど.る.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シ |
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| Kun'yomi | つかさど.る |
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| Strokes | 5 |
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| Main radical | 口 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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司On'yomi シKun'yomi つかさど.る
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework5 strokes
administering, in charge of; official
Memory hook
The one who gives orders by mouth (口) under the curved roof — ADMINISTER, OFFICIAL.
Common words
- 上司じょうしsuperior, boss
- 司るつかさどるto be in charge of, administer
- 司会しかいemceeing, moderating (an event)
- 司法しほうthe judiciary, justice system
