士
さむらい
samurai
JLPT N43 strokesKanjiLevel 22 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
士 is the kanji for "Scholar". The most common reading is さむらい (samurai). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Scholar
Also : Samurai · Gentleman
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Readings
kunさむらい/ samuraionし/ shi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
3 strokes
Radicals
十一
Example Sentences
その大学には優秀な士業のプロフェッショナルが多い。
そのだいがくにはゆうしゅうなしぎょうのぷろふぇっしょなるがおおい。
That university has many accomplished professionals in specialized fields.
彼は弁護士として、多くの事件を解決した。
かれはべんごしとして、おおくのじけんをかいけつした。
As a lawyer, he resolved many cases.
Vocabulary using 士
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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