Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 脇侍(きょうじ) in Japanese

脇侍, 脇士, 夾侍, 挟侍
Kana Reading
きょうじ, わきじ
Romaji
kyōji, wakiji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    flanking attendant to the main deity of veneration in a temple


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

waiter, samurai, wait upon, serve

On'Yomi: ジ, シ

Kun'Yomi: さむらい, はべ.る

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

pinch, between

On'Yomi: キョウ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: はさ.む, はさ.まる, わきばさ.む, さしはさ.む

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10 strokes

armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: わき, わけ

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JLPT 1

3 strokes

gentleman, samurai, samurai radical (no. 33)

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: さむらい

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7 strokes

insert between

On'Yomi: キョウ, コウ

Kun'Yomi: はさ.む

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