Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Expert, teacher, master

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person with a long robe and tall hat, representing a teacher or master. The hat symbolizes the wisdom and knowledge that the teacher imparts to their students. The robe represents the guidance and protection provided by the teacher.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '師' is an important character at the JLPT N3 level as it is frequently used in texts related to education, professions, and expertise. Understanding its readings and meanings is crucial for success in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は優れた師です。

  He is an excellent teacher.

  かれはすぐれたしです。

  kare wa sugureta shi desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は料理の師匠です。

  He is a master chef.

  かれはりょうりのししょうです。

  kare wa ryouri no shishou desu.

  Pronunciation

• 私は師と学ぶことができて幸運です。

  I am lucky to be able to learn from a teacher.

  わたしはしとまなぶことができてこううんです。

  watashi wa shi to manabu koto ga dekite kouun desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '師' is important to master for the JLPT N3 level as it often appears in texts related to professions, education, and expertise.
• Remember the onyomi reading 'シ' to understand words related to teachers, masters, and experts.
• In compound words, the kanji '師' can also be pronounced as 'しょう' or 'す' depending on the word.
• Practice writing the kanji to ensure correct stroke order, which can help in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '師田' (Morota) or '師村' (Shimura) use the kanji '師'. It can symbolize a person's pursuit of knowledge or their profession as a teacher or master.