# 匠 artisan

(container) + 斤 (axe)
★☆☆☆☆
6 strokes
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## Onyomi

SHOU |

## Mnemonic

| The artisan will SHOW the apprentice how to expertly carve a wooden container using the traditional axe.

## Jukugo

師匠(ししょう) | master craftsman ★☆☆☆☆ 師 (master, teacher) + 匠 (artisan) = 師匠 (master craftsman) master craftsman, who teaches disciples and apprentices. If he's awesome but doesn't have apprentices, you don't use this one.