Jinmeiyō kanji, used in names
1914 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke count: 13
Meaning: lion
Kunyomi: しし
Onyomi: シ
Composition: ⺨ 師
Radical: 犬
Meaning: dog
獅子 (シシ) lion, left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
獅子舞 (シシマイ) lion dance, traditional dance performed by one or more dancers wearing a guardian lion costume
獅子 (しし) lion, left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
獅子舞 (ししまい) lion dance, traditional dance performed by one or more dancers wearing a guardian lion costume