士し

noun

man of honor; gentleman; person of high standing

Refers to a man who is respected, often with a sense of dignity or moral character. Can be used in formal or literary contexts.

• 彼かれは真しんの士しとして尊そん敬けいされている。

  He is respected as a true gentleman.

noun

samurai; warrior

Historical term for a samurai, often used in compound words or classical contexts. Cross-referenced with 侍.

See also: 侍

• 士しは主しゅ君くんに忠ちゅう誠せいを誓ちかった。

  The samurai swore loyalty to his lord.

noun, used as a suffix

licensed professional; person with a qualification

Suffix attached to professions or roles, especially those requiring a license or certification, e.g., 弁護士 (lawyer), 会計士 (accountant).

• 彼かの女じょは弁べん護ご士しを目め指ざしている。

  She is aiming to become a lawyer.

• 公こう認にん会かい計けい士しの資し格かくを取とるのは難むずかしい。

  It is difficult to obtain a certified public accountant qualification.