Master in Japanese
"master" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "master". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
師 is a master in the sense of teacher — the 師 of 教師 and 医師. 主 is a master as owner or lord. 名人 is a master of a craft, one who has reached the top of it. 匠 is a master artisan.
Top pick
expert, teacher, master, model, exemplar, army (incl. counter), war
Reading: shi
10 strokes · powerful, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of phonetic and mound. Leading army.
What it carries
Teacher, master, doctor. Represents mentor.
Related kanji for "master"
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shu · wisdom, spiritual
Shape of flame on candlestick. Master, main.
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shou · beautiful
Composed of box and axe. Craftsman with box and axe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for master?
The most common kanji for "master" is 師, read as shi. It means expert, teacher, master. Related kanji: 主 (master), 匠 (master).
How many strokes does 師 have?
師 has 10 strokes.