Kanji for "Samurai"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "samurai". The most popular choice is shown first.
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waiter, samurai, wait upon, serve
Reading: ji
8 strokes · powerful, wisdom
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for samurai?
The most common kanji for "samurai" is 侍, read as ji. It means waiter, samurai, wait upon. Related kanji: 士 (samurai).
How many strokes does 侍 have?
侍 has 8 strokes.