主
lord · chief · master · main thing · principal
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of flame on candlestick. Master, main.
Symbolism
Master, main, claim. Represents central existence.
Component Breakdown
亠 + earth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
三日坊主
みっかぼうず
person who cannot stick to anything; unsteady worker; monk for three days
人道主義
じんどうしゅぎ
humanism; humanitarianism
亭主関白
ていしゅかんぱく
domineering husband; hectoring husband; husband who rules the roost
博愛主義
はくあいしゅぎ
philanthropism
主客転倒
しゅかくてんとう
reversing the order of (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; the tables being turned
利己主義
りこしゅぎ
egoism; egotism; selfishness
敵本主義
てきほんしゅぎ
diversionary tactics; concealing one's true motives until the last moment
耽美主義
たんびしゅぎ
aestheticism
温情主義
おんじょうしゅぎ
paternalism
独善主義
どくぜんしゅぎ
self-righteousness
主義主張
しゅぎしゅちょう
one's principles and position
Anime & Manga
ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ
Classroom of the Elite
A well-known work with 主 in its Japanese title.
極主夫道
The Way of the Househusband
A well-known work with 主 in its Japanese title.
現実主義勇者の王国再建記
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
A well-known work with 主 in its Japanese title.
诡秘之主 小丑篇
Lord of Mysteries
A well-known work with 主 in its Japanese title.
夢見る男子は現実主義者
The Dreaming Boy is a Realist
A well-known work with 主 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
大友黒主
Name contains 主
Ōtomo no Kuronushi was a Japanese poet, one of the Rokkasen, the "Six Poetic Geniuses" described in the Kokin Wakashū, a classical poetic anthology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 主 mean in Japanese?
主 means lord, chief, master, main thing, principal.
How do you read 主?
On'yomi: シュ、ス、シュウ (SHU, SU, SHUU). Kun'yomi: ぬし、おも、あるじ (nushi, omo, aruji).
How many strokes does 主 have?
主 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 丶 (dot).
Is 主 a good kanji for a tattoo?
主 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lord, chief, master, main thing, principal. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.