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仕
仕 (readings: し, つか; Japanese kanji) means “to serve / work”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 仕事 (work).
What does 仕 mean?
| Kanji | 仕 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to serve / work |
| Readings | し, つか |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 仕
仕 is read し or つか depending on the word.
Example words with 仕
| Example | 仕事 (work) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14