(san) - A non-standard or variant form of a character,

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san | 5 strokes | radical: 士

· san

A non-standard or variant form of a character, sometimes used in Japanese contexts as a variant of 士 (samurai, gentleman).

A non-standard or variant form of a character,

Synonyms

  • scholar; samurai; gentleman

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in some historical Japanese texts (壭).
  • It is a variant form of the character for scholar or samurai (士).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in Japanese historical or variant usage.
  • Not commonly used in modern Standard Chinese.

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