士
さむらい
samurai
JLPT N43 strokesKanjiLevel 84 - JLPT N1
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
この博士をつかいます。
このはかせをつかいます。
I use this expert.
博士についてはなします。
はかせについてはなします。
I talk about expert.
Vocabulary using 士
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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