Teacher in Japanese
"teacher" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for teacher?
The most common kanji for "teacher" is 師, read as shi. It means expert, teacher, master. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 師 have?
師 has 10 strokes.