Japanese symbol for “doer”
仕手
して
Romaji: shite
doer; performer
In Japanese, doer is 仕手, read して (shite).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n doer; performer
- n shite; protagonist; hero; leading part; main character (noh)
- n speculator (stockm)
Written forms: 仕手、為手、し手. Readings: して、シテ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “doer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 主 | ぬし nushi | subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed) |
| やり手 | やりて yarite | doer; performer; agent |
| 行為者 | こういしゃ kouisha | doer; performer (of a deed); perpetrator |
| 行動家 | こうどうか koudouka | doer; person of action |
| 実践家 | じっせんか jissenka | practical person; man of action; doer |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 仕事 | しごと shigoto | work; job; labor |
| 仕方 | しかた shikata | way; method; means |
| 仕組み | しくみ shikumi | structure; construction; arrangement |
| 仕上げ | しあげ shiage | finish; finishing; finishing touches |
| 奉仕 | ほうし houshi | service; ministry; attendance |
| 仕様 | しよう shiyou | way; method; means |
| 相手 | あいて aite | companion; partner; company |
| 選手 | せんしゅ senshu | player (of a sport); athlete; team member |
See also: Chinese symbol for “doer”.
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