Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 帥

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Basic Meaning

The kanji character generally signifies "leader," "commander," or "chief." It conveys the idea of someone who is in a position of authority and leads others, particularly in military or organizational contexts. The core meaning revolves around the concept of overseeing, directing, and being in charge.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): * スイ (sui) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): * None commonly used as a single word.

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 将帥 Translation: Commander; Leader (often used in military contexts). ⚫︎ 元帥 Translation: Marshal (a high-ranking military officer). ⚫︎ 帥哥 (This is a more informal usage.) Translation: Handsome man (specifically in certain dialects or cultures, particularly in East Asia).

Correspondence with Your Native Language

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, けいせいもじ). * The semantic component (meaning) is 𠂤, which signifies a person, but can also represent the shape of a person on a pedestal or high place. * The phonetic component (sound) is 𠂤. This component provides the sound. The character, therefore, combines a semantic element indicating a person with authority, elevated to a position of leadership, and a phonetic element to represent its pronunciation. This combination creates the meaning of a leader or commander.

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