Word details
侍
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 侍.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Archaic
man in attendance (on a person of high standing); retainer
2
Abbreviation; Historical term
samurai guard house (Heian and Kamakura periods)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
侍
waiter, samurai, wait upon, serve
8 strokesFrequency 1,939JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ジシ
Kun
さむらいはべ.る
Nanori
かみ
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