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達士 (たっし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

達たっ士し

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Meanings

1

expert; master; skilled person

Refers to a person who has attained a high level of skill or mastery in a particular field. Somewhat literary or formal in tone.

彼かれは茶さ道どうの達たっ士しとして知しられている。

Kanji

達accomplished, reach, arrive
士gentleman, scholar, samurai

Related words

達たつ人じん
達人 is a more common word for 'expert' or 'master'. 達士 is less frequent and may carry a slightly more literary or classical nuance.
名めい人じん
名人 also means 'master' or 'expert', often used in traditional arts and games. 達士 is less common and more formal.

Built from

He is known as a master of the tea ceremony.

その達たっ士しの技わざは見み事ごとだった。

The expert's skill was splendid.

Etymology

The word is composed of 達 (attainment, mastery) and 士 (person of skill, gentleman). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally suggests a person who has achieved mastery.