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