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仕
On'yomi
シ・ジ
SHI / JI
Kun'yomi
つか.える
tsukaeru
attend · doing · official · serve
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
仕=
亻士
person + 士
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and samurai. Serving someone.
Symbolism
Work, service, mechanism. Represents role in society.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
仕事は己を映す鏡
しごとはおのれをうつすかがみ
Work is a mirror of oneself
Your work reflects who you are
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 仕 mean in Japanese?
仕 means attend, doing, official, serve.
How do you read 仕?
On'yomi: シ、ジ (SHI, JI). Kun'yomi: つか.える (tsukaeru).
How many strokes does 仕 have?
仕 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 仕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 仕 (attend, doing, official, serve) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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