master, teacher, specialist
On'yomi (音読み)
- シ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 「師」 primarily means master, teacher, or specialist. It is typically used as a noun rather than a verb. You often see it in compounds such as 教師 (きょうし), which means teacher, and 医師 (いし), meaning doctor. Another important term is 弟子 (でし), which refers to a disciple or student learning from a master. This kanji emphasizes the respect and expertise associated with teaching and guidance. While it is generally straightforward in its meaning, remember that it conveys a sense of authority and knowledge in various contexts.
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Example sentences
彼は数学の師です。
He is a math teacher.
Meanings across languages
- English
- master, teacher, specialist
- Tiếng Việt
- thầy giáo, thầy, chuyên gia
- 日本語
- 教師, 名人
- 한국어
- 스승
- 中文
- 师傅
- id
- guru
- th
- ครู
- es
- maestro
- fr
- maître
- de
- Lehrer
- pt
- mestre
Common compounds
- 教師きょうしteacher
- 医師いしdoctor, physician
- 弟子でしdisciple, apprentice
- 指導者しどうしゃleader, instructor
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