Japanese Dictionary

Reading and JLPT level

師

Kana Reading
し
Romaji
shi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    teacher; master; one's mentor
    Example sentence
    内弟子とは師と寝食をともにし、あらゆる武術のノウハウと秘伝を伝える制度だ。 Apprenticeship is a system where you eat, sleep and live with your master and are taught various martial arts know-how and secrets.
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), suffix
    Meaning
    religious leader
    Example sentence
    腕のいい工芸師は自分の作品に誇りを持っている。 A good craftsman takes pride in his work.
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    specialist
    Example sentence
    彼女は彼を師と考えている。 She regards him as her master.
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
    Example sentence
    彼女は彼を師と仰いでいる。 She looks on him as her master.

Examples of 師, し in a sentence

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