Vocabulary

What does 弟子 (でし, deshi) mean?

弟子 (でし, deshi) means disciple, apprentice.

Quick facts
Readingでし
Romajideshi
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
でし
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommondeshi

disciple, apprentice

  1. 1noun · no-adjective pupil; disciple; adherent

Example sentences

  • He is a disciple of that famous painter.

  • Many disciples respect him.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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