士
Kanji · N1
士 / gentleman
Kanji for gentleman, scholar, or samurai.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さむらい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
士 carries the meaning gentleman, scholar, or samurai.
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Common compounds with 士
富士山ふじさんMount Fuji / Mt. Fuji / Fujiyama
棋士きしprofessional shogi player / professional go player
力士りきしsumo wrestler / rikishi
紳士協定しんしきょうていgentlemen's agreement
弁護士べんごしlawyer / attorney
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