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侍

侍 — waiter, samurai, wait upon

Learn the correct stroke order for 侍 (waiter), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジji、シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さむらいsamurai、はべ.るhaberu
Strokes8
Radical人
Frequency#1939
Meaningswaiter, samurai, wait upon, serve

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

侍医じいcourt physiciannoun
侍従じじゅうchamberlainnoun
侍女じじょlady attendant; female servant; lady's maidnoun
侍さむらいwarrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurainoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 侍 (waiter) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 侍 is #1939, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

侍医じい — court physician
侍従じじゅう — chamberlain
侍女じじょ — lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 侍 have?

The kanji 侍 (waiter) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 侍?

侍 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 侍 mean?

侍 means: waiter, samurai, wait upon, serve. On'yomi readings: ジ, シ. Kun'yomi readings: さむらい, はべ.る.

What JLPT level is 侍?

侍 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.