JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
侍 — waiter
- Reading
- ジ・シ・さむらい・はべ.る
- Meaning
- waiter; samurai; wait upon; serve
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
侍 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジ・シ・さむらい・はべ.る and it means waiter; samurai; wait upon; serve. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
侍 appears in everyday japanese words such as 侍 (Samurai).
Japanese words containing 侍
Frequently asked questions
What does 侍 mean in Japanese?
侍 means waiter; samurai; wait upon; serve in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 侍 read?
侍 is read ジ・シ・さむらい・はべ.る. Reading it inside real words — 侍 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 侍 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 侍 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 侍 in a word?
A common word containing 侍 is 侍 (さむらい) — "Samurai". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 侍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 侍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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