士
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 士
1
Common noun
man (esp. one who is well-respected)
2
Common noun
samurai
3
Noun, used as a suffix
person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
Kanji in this Word
士
3 strokes
Frequency: 526
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
gentleman
scholar
samurai
samurai radical (no. 33)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さむらい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
ま
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