23 Teacher
Alternative Meanings
Expert, Master
Radical Combination
Readings
On’yomi
し
Kun’yomi
None
Nanori
None
Meaning Mnemonic
A drop of water falls from a bear onto the ground and needs to be wiped up with a towel. Only a teacher or an expert could get away with getting close to this wet bear to wipe up after it.
Reading Mnemonic
The teacher tells you to start with something smaller, after all, you're not an expert yet. You have to practice on a wet sheep (し). "I became a wet, dangerous animal expert by starting with sheep, you will too!" your teacher says.