Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 国司(こくし) in Japanese

国司
Kana Reading
こくし, くにのつかさ
Romaji
kokushi, kuninotsukasa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    provincial governor (under the ritsuryo system, any of a group of officials, esp. the director)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

5 strokes

director, official, govt office, rule, administer

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: つかさど.る

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

country

On'Yomi: コク

Kun'Yomi: くに

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