士しし○JLPTN2›Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounman of honor; gentleman; person of high standingRefers 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。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe is respected as a true gentleman.2nounsamurai; warriorHistorical 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。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe samurai swore loyalty to his lord.3noun, used as a suffixlicensed professional; person with a qualificationSuffix 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。Break this sentence down in the analyzerShe 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。Break this sentence down in the analyzerIt is difficult to obtain a certified public accountant qualification.See all 85 example sentences ›Expressions一いち富ふ士じ二に鷹たか三さん茄子なすびbest is Fuji, second is a hawk, third is an eggplant花はなは桜さくら木ぎ、人ひとは武ぶ士しthe best flowers are cherry blossoms, the best people are samurai武ぶ士しは食くわねど高たか楊よう枝じthe samurai glories in honourable poverty; keep a stiff upper lip
