Kanji
What does the kanji 士 mean?
士 means scholar, learned man; warrior. On'yomi シ. Kun'yomi さむらい.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シ |
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| Kun'yomi | さむらい |
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| Strokes | 3 |
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| Main radical | 士 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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士On'yomi シKun'yomi さむらいN1 · estimated, JLPT framework3 strokes
scholar, learned man; warrior
Memory hook
A long stroke above and a short one below, the upright stance of a gentleman — SCHOLAR, WARRIOR.
Common words
- 同士どうしfellow, one another (of the same kind)
- 学士がくしbachelor's degree holder; bachelor's degree
- 武士ぶしsamurai, warrior
- 紳士しんしgentleman
More words with this kanji
- 博士はかせdoctorate, PhD; expert
- 修士しゅうしmaster's degree
- 兵士へいしsoldier
