Kanji for "Chief"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "chief". The most popular choice is shown first.
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lord, chief, master, main thing, principal
Reading: shu
5 strokes · wisdom, spiritual
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for chief?
The most common kanji for "chief" is 主, read as shu. It means lord, chief, master. Related kanji: 伯 (chief), 孟 (chief).
How many strokes does 主 have?
主 has 5 strokes.