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司
司 (readings: し; Japanese kanji) means “manage / be in charge”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 司会 (master of ceremonies).
What does 司 mean?
| Kanji | 司 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | manage / be in charge |
| Readings | し |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 司
司 is read し depending on the word.
Example words with 司
| Example | 司会 (master of ceremonies) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14