主 — master; main
主 means “master; main”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 5 strokes. On'yomi: シュ (shu), ス (su). Kun'yomi: ぬし (nushi), おも (omo). You'll see it in words such as 主に (omoni, “mainly”).
主
- Meaning
- master; main
- On'yomi
- シュ (shu), ス (su)
- Kun'yomi
- ぬし (nushi), おも (omo)
- Strokes
- 5
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Work
How to remember 主
The flame (丶) on the king's (王) lamp, lit for the master of the house.
Parts: 丶 drop · 王 king
Words with 主
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 主に | おもに omoni kun | mainly |
| 主 | ぬし nushi kun | owner; master |
| 主として | しゅとして shutoshite on | mainly; chiefly |