also: スードラ · シュダラ · スダラ
Shudra; member of the worker caste
Historical term for the fourth varna in the traditional Hindu caste system, associated with labor and service. Usually written in katakana.
from Sanskrit śūdra
In the ancient Indian caste system, the Shudra were considered the laborer class.
Kshatriya, the second varna (warriors and rulers), ranked above Shudra.
Brahmin, the highest varna (priests and scholars), ranked above Shudra.
Most common katakana spelling for the Sanskrit term śūdra.
Alternate katakana spelling.
Less common variant.
Less common variant.
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
From Sanskrit śūdra, referring to the fourth varna in the traditional Hindu caste system.