師: the kanji for teacher; master
師 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means teacher; master. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
師 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
師 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シ (shi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 教師きょうし · kyōshi | teacher |
| 医師いし · ishi | doctor |
| 看護師かんごし · kangoshi | nurse |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼女は高校の教師です。Kanojo wa kōkō no kyōshi desu.She is a high school teacher.
- 医師に体調を相談した。Ishi ni taichō o sōdan shita.I consulted a doctor about my health.
- 看護師は毎日忙しく働いている。Kangoshi wa mainichi isogashiku hataraite iru.Nurses work busily every day.
- 教師になるために大学で学んだ。Kyōshi ni naru tame ni daigaku de mananda.I studied at university in order to become a teacher.
- この病院には優秀な医師が多い。Kono byōin ni wa yūshū na ishi ga ōi.This hospital has many excellent doctors.
Questions about 師
How many strokes does 師 have?
師 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 師?
The on readings are shi (シ). 師 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 師?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 師
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.