Kanji

What does the kanji 師 mean?

師 means teacher, expert; division (military). On'yomi シ. Kun'yomi いくさ.

Quick facts
On'yomiシ
Kun'yomiいくさ
Strokes10
Main radical巾
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi シKun'yomi いくさ
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

teacher, expert; division (military)

Memory hook

The one who leads, carrying the banner (巾) — TEACHER, EXPERT, DIVISION.

Main radical

巾cloth 3 strokes

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

  • 医師いしdoctor, physician
  • 技師ぎしengineer, technician

More words with this kanji

  • 漁師りょうしfisherman
  • 講師こうしlecturer, instructor
  • 牧師ぼくしpastor, minister

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.