Lord in Japanese
"lord" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
卿
kyo
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "lord". The most common choice is shown first.
主View details →
Top pick
lord, chief, master, main thing, principal
Reading: shu
5 strokes · wisdom, spiritual
Where it comes from
Shape of flame on candlestick. Master, main.
What it carries
Master, main, claim. Represents central existence.
Related kanji for "lord"
侯Details →殿Details →
lord
kou
Composed of person and phonetic. Person shooting arrow.
lord
den · elegant, spiritual
Composed of corpse, weapon, and together. Palace dwelling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for lord?
The most common kanji for "lord" is 主, read as shu. It means lord, chief, master. Related kanji: 侯 (lord), 殿 (lord).
How many strokes does 主 have?
主 has 5 strokes.