し | shi - Meaning in Japanese (2025)

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word し (shi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: shi

Kana:

Type: Letter

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Translation / Meaning: 10^24 (Kanji is Jis X 0212 Kuten 4906); Settillion (American); Quadrillion (British)

Meaning in English: 10^24 (kanji is JIS X 0212 kuten 4906);septillion (American);quadrillion (British)

Definition: shi [automatic]1. Appear alone, without worrying about anything else. say. "Please be considerate."2 Pretending to know. “Even though I'm good at this, I'm not as good as him.”3 Bring it out. "I complained about the title."【other】1 Ask. Visit. "There is nothing you don't understand. I'm thinking of trying..."2 Ask. Ask questions and ask questions. "This is a subject where you should use your wisdom in the best way possible."3. Ask the other person by phone or letter. "How are you? Let's meet."

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Explanation and Etymology - (し) shi

し It is one of the syllables of the Japanese alphabet, known as Hiragana. It consists of a horizontal trace and a short vertical trace, and represents the "Shi" sound. The etymological origin of the syllable is uncertain, but it is believed that it originated from the simplification of ancient Chinese characters that represented the sound "Shi". The syllable is commonly used in Japanese words such as "Shinbun", "ShinseStsu" (kindness) and "Shinjiru" (believe).

How to Write in Japanese - (し) shi

See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (し) shi:

How do you say 10^24 (Kanji is Jis X 0212 Kuten 4906); Settillion (American); Quadrillion (British) In japanese?

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "10^24 (Kanji is Jis X 0212 Kuten 4906); Settillion (American); Quadrillion (British)" in the Japanese language.

A way of saying "10^24 (Kanji is Jis X 0212 Kuten 4906); Settillion (American); Quadrillion (British)" é "(し) shi".

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

四; 肆; 詩; 志; 士; 仕; 死; 紫; 時; 私; 始; 子; 支; 指; 資; 柴; 司; 市; 使; 施; 紙; 詞; 持; 試; 飼; 旨; 誌; 織; 視; 細; 湿; 嗣; 摯; 雌; 柿; 芝; 祉; 柑; 賜; 柊; 篠; 爾; 柚; 鹿; 紫苑; 飼育; 紫陽花; 詩人; 資格; 指導;

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ブラシ

Kana: ブラシ

Romaji: burashi

Meaning:

brush; brush

ビジネス

Kana: ビジネス

Romaji: bizinesu

Meaning:

business

バッジ

Kana: バッジ

Romaji: bazi

Meaning:

distinctive

パジャマ

Romaji: pazyama

Meaning:

Pajamas; pajamas

トランジスター

Kana: トランジスター

Romaji: toranzisuta-

Meaning:

transistor

ティッシュペーパー

Kana: ティッシュペーパー

Romaji: thisyupe-pa-

Meaning:

tissue

デコレーション

Kana: デコレーション

Romaji: dekore-syon

Meaning:

decoration

デモンストレーション

Kana: デモンストレーション

Romaji: demonsutore-syon

Meaning:

demonstration

チェンジ

Kana: チェンジ

Romaji: tyenzi

Meaning:

change

タクシー

Kana: タクシー

Romaji: takushi-

Meaning:

Táxi

Words with the same pronunciation: し shi

ブラシ

burashi

brush; brush

タクシー

takushi-

Táxi

忙しい

isogashii

busy; irritated

意識

ishiki

conscience; senses

ishibumi

stone monument with an inscription

意思

ishi

intention; purpose

意志

ishi

willing; volition

ishi

stone

医師

ishi

doctor; general practitioner

勇ましい

isamashii

angry; brave; gallant; brave

Example Sentences - (し) shi

Below are some example sentences:

条約は国家間の合意を示します。

Jouyaku wa kokka-kan no gōi o shimeshimasu.

The treaty shows an agreement between nations.

  • 条約 (jōyaku) - treaty
  • 国家 (kokka) - nations, countries
  • 間 (kan) - in between
  • 合意 (gōi) - agreement
  • 示します (shimeshimasu) - show, represent

香辛料を使って料理を作りました。

Kōshinryō o tsukatte ryōri o tsukurimashita

I made a meal using spices.

I cooked using spices.

  • 香辛料 - Spice
  • を - direct object particle
  • 使って - using
  • 料理 - culinary
  • を - direct object particle
  • 作りました - he did

連なる山々は美しい景色を作り出す。

Rennaru yamayama wa utsukushii keshiki o tsukuridasu

The rows of mountains create a beautiful landscape.

The changing mountains create beautiful landscapes.

  • 連なる - means "in a row" or "in sequence".
  • 山々 - means "mountains" (the repeated kanji 山 indicates plurality).
  • は - topic particle, indicates that the subject of the sentence is "the mountains in sequence".
  • 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful".
  • 景色 - noun meaning "landscape" or "view".
  • を - direct object particle, indicates that "beautiful landscape" is the object of the action.
  • 作り出す - verb meaning "create" or "produce".

違えることは人間らしいことだ。

Chigae ru koto wa ningen rashii koto da

Making mistakes is human.

Different is human.

  • 違えること - action of making mistakes or failures
  • は - topic particle
  • 人間らしいこと - typical human behavior
  • だ - verb "to be" in the present tense

都会での生活は忙しいです。

Tokai de no seikatsu wa isogashii desu

Life in the city is hectic.

City life is busy.

  • 都会 (tokai) - means big city or metropolis
  • で (de) - particle that indicates the place where something happens
  • の (no) - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things
  • 生活 (seikatsu) - means everyday life or lifestyle
  • は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 忙しい (isogashii) - means busy or agitated
  • です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present

鉄棒で運動するのは楽しいです。

Tetsubou de undou suru no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun to do exercises with the iron bar.

It's fun to work out with a horizontal bar.

  • 鉄棒 (てつぼう) - iron bar
  • で - particle that indicates the means or instrument used
  • 運動する (うんどうする) - exercise
  • のは - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 楽しい (たのしい) - fun, enjoyable
  • です - verb "to be" in polite form

青白い肌が美しいです。

Aojiroi hada ga utsukushii desu

Pale skin is beautiful.

  • 青白い (aojirai) - pale, whitish
  • 肌 (hada) - skin
  • が (ga) - subject particle
  • 美しい (utsukushii) - Gorgeous beautiful
  • です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form

靴の底が剥げてしまった。

Kutsu no soko ga hageru shite shimatta

The sole of the shoe peeled.

The bottom of the shoes peeled.

  • 靴 (kutsu) - shoe
  • の (no) - possession particle
  • 底 (soko) - sole
  • が (ga) - subject particle
  • 剥げてしまった (hagete shimatta) - completely peeled off/worn off

頂点を目指して努力し続ける。

Chouten wo mezashite doryoku shitsuzukeru

Keep striving to reach the top.

Keep aiming for the top.

  • 頂点 - top, peak
  • を - direct object particle
  • 目指して - aim, aim
  • 努力 - effort, commitment
  • し続ける - keep doing

領収書を発行してください。

ryoushuusho wo hakkou shite kudasai

Please issue a receipt.

  • 領収書 - receipt
  • を - direct object particle
  • 発行 - emit
  • して - auxiliary verb form "suru" (to do)
  • ください - please

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