Japanese symbol for “coachman”
御者
ぎょしゃ
Romaji: gyosha
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
In Japanese, coachman is 御者, read ぎょしゃ (gyosha).
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Meanings
- n coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
Written forms: 御者、馭者. Readings: ぎょしゃ.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 制御 | せいぎょ seigyo | control (of a machine, device, etc.) |
| 防御 | ぼうぎょ bougyo | defense; defence; safeguard |
| 御殿 | ごてん goten | palace; court |
| 御用 | ごよう goyou | (your) business; (your) concern; (your) need |
| 御所 | ごしょ gosho | imperial palace (esp. Kyoto Imperial Palace); imperial residence; residence of a shogun, minister, etc. |
| 御苑 | ぎょえん gyoen | imperial garden |
| 患者 | かんじゃ kanja | patient |
| 記者 | きしゃ kisha | reporter; journalist |
See also: Chinese symbol for “coachman”.
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