noun

Messages.hist.
  1. governor (of an ancient Chinese province).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
刺史 しし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

thorn, pierce, stab
さ.す シ とげ (7th, N2)
thorn
シ とげ (Kentei 1)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ
history, chronicle
シ ふみ あきら (4th, N2)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)