主
ぬし
nushi
JLPT N45 strokesKanjiLevel 15 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
主 is the kanji for "Lord". A common reading is ぬし (nushi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Lord
Also : Chief · Master · Principal · Main Thing
Readings
kunぬし/ nushikunおも/ omokunあるじ/ arujionしゅ/ shuonす/ suonしゅう/ shuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 主 represents 'LORD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of lord.
Reading ·
On-reading: しゅ — remember this sound by associating it with lord. Kun-reading: ぬし.
Example Sentences
家主に連絡しました。
やぬしにれんらくしました。
I contacted the landlord.
この映画の主人公は面白いです。
このえいがのしゅじんこうはおもしろいです。
The main character of this movie is interesting.
Vocabulary using 主
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