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達士 (たっし, tasshi) Japanese meaning: expert | 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。
He is known as a master of the tea ceremony.
その達たっ士

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.

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The expert's skill was splendid.

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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.