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師
師 (readings: し; Japanese kanji) means “teacher / master”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 医師 (doctor).
What does 師 mean?
| Kanji | 師 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | teacher / master |
| Readings | し |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 師
師 is read し depending on the word.
Example words with 師
| Example | 医師 (doctor) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14