Japanese

しし
Meaning: patriot; public-spirited person; activist
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

志
士

Example sentences

Sakamoto Ryoma is one of the representative patriots of the late Edo period.
幕末の動乱の中で、多くの志士が活躍した。
During the turmoil of the Bakumatsu period, many patriots were active.
坂本龍馬は、江戸時代末期の日本で最も有名な志士の一人です。
Sakamoto Ryoma is one of the most famous samurai of the late Edo period.
その志士は、最期の瞬間まで従容就義の精神を失わなかった。
That patriot never lost the spirit of facing death calmly for justice until his final moment.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to individuals with high ideals who devoted themselves to the nation, especially during the Bakumatsu era.

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