紳士
しんし gentleman
Why it means this
紳 (a wide sash, worn by officials) + 士 (a man of standing) — 'the sash-wearing class'; a gentleman (紳士服, menswear).
Breakdown
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.
しんし gentleman
紳 (a wide sash, worn by officials) + 士 (a man of standing) — 'the sash-wearing class'; a gentleman (紳士服, menswear).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.