Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 師匠(ししょう) in Japanese

師匠
Kana Reading
ししょう
Romaji
shishō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    master; teacher
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sumo coach who owns his stable


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

artisan, workman, carpenter

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: たくみ

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

expert, teacher, master, model, exemplar, army (incl. counter), war

On'Yomi: シ, ス

Kun'Yomi: もろもろ, なら.う

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