司
director · official · govt office · rule · administer
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and private. Administering with mouth.
Symbolism
MC, boss, judiciary. Represents administering.
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Words & Expressions
Words written with 司
Proverbs & Idioms
司るものの責任
つかさどるもののせきにん
Those who govern bear responsibility
Leadership comes with accountability
Anime & Manga
本好きの下剋上 司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません
Ascendance of a Bookworm
A well-known work with 司 in its Japanese title.
可愛い上司を困らせたい
Kawaii Joushi wo Komarasetai
A well-known work with 司 in its Japanese title.
美人女上司滝沢さん
The Greatest Lady Boss "Takizawasan"
A well-known work with 司 in its Japanese title.
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Name contains 司
Okita Sōji was a Japanese samurai and the captain of the first unit of the Shinsengumi, a special police force in Kyoto during the late shogunate…
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Name contains 司
Takatsukasa Fusako , also known as Shinjōsaimon-in , was an empress consort of Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 司 mean in Japanese?
司 means director, official, govt office, rule, administer.
How do you read 司?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: つかさど.る (tsukasadoru).
How many strokes does 司 have?
司 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 司 a good kanji for a tattoo?
司 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means director, official, govt office, rule, administer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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