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師匠

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 師匠

しょう
Noun
Freq #3336
1

Suffix

master; teacher

2

Sumo

stable master

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 563
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

expert
teacher
master
model
exemplar
army (incl. counter)
war

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いくさ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のし
のり
もろ
かず
つかさ
みつ
もと
6 strokes
Frequency: 1718
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

artisan
workman
carpenter

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たくみ
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