侍 kanji: meaning “waiter”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N18 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- waiter
- On'yomi
- ジ、シ
- Kun'yomi
- さむらい、はべ・る
Picture story to remember 侍
A person (亻) who serves tea at a temple (寺) is the temple waiter.
Parts in this story:寺
How to write 侍: stroke order
侍 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 侍
- 侍従じじゅうchamberlain
- 侍女じじょlady attendant
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