JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
司 — director
- Reading
- シ・つかさど.る
- Meaning
- director; official; govt office; rule; administer
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
司 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シ・つかさど.る and it means director; official; govt office; rule; administer. 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.
司 appears in everyday japanese words such as 上司 (superior authorities), 司る (to rule) and 司法 (administration of justice).
Japanese words containing 司
Frequently asked questions
What does 司 mean in Japanese?
司 means director; official; govt office; rule; administer in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 司 read?
司 is read シ・つかさど.る. Reading it inside real words — 上司 and 司る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 司 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 司 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 司 in a word?
A common word containing 司 is 上司 (じょうし) — "superior authorities". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 司 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 司 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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