士
士·gentleman, man of standing, samurai, qualified professional
- On-yomi
- シ
- Kun-yomi
- さむらい
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 弁護士 | べんごし | lawyer, attorney |
| 博士 | はかせ | doctor, PhD holder |
| 武士 | ぶし | samurai, warrior |
| 士気 | しき | morale |
Example sentences
姉は弁護士として働いている。
あねはべんごしとしてはたらいている。
My older sister works as a lawyer.
武士の時代を描いた映画を見た。
ぶしのじだいをえがいたえいがをみた。
I watched a film depicting the age of the samurai.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 弁護士 as べんごじ — it stays unvoiced: べんごし
- Writing 土 for 士 in 博士 and 弁護士 — check which horizontal stroke is longer
Memory aid
Picture it
A broad top stroke over a narrow one — a figure standing firm and upright. 士 names the person who holds a title: warrior, or today a licensed professional.
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