匠 artisan

(container) + 斤 (axe)
★☆☆☆☆
6 strokes
BETAPN

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.