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士 kanji: meaning “gentleman”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N13 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
gentleman
On'yomi
シ
Kun'yomi
さむらい

Picture story to remember 士

A dignified samurai helmet, the mark of a gentleman.

How to write 士: stroke order

士 is written with 3 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 士

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Kanji that share parts with 士.