弟子
でし
deshi
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 3 — supplementary

Quick answer

弟子 (でし (deshi)) means "Disciple". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Disciple

Also : Pupil · Apprentice · Follower

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Example Sentences

弟子に会います。

でしにあいます。

I meet pupil.

弟子は親切です。

でしはしんせつです。

pupil is kind.

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