Kanji for "Master"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "master". The most popular choice is shown first.
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lord, chief, master, main thing, principal
Reading: shu
5 strokes · wisdom, spiritual
Related kanji for "master"
師10 strokes修10 strokes聖13 strokes
master
shi · powerful, wisdom
master
shuu · wisdom
master
sei · wisdom, spiritual
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for master?
The most common kanji for "master" is 主, read as shu. It means lord, chief, master. Related kanji: 師 (master), 修 (master), 聖 (master).
How many strokes does 主 have?
主 has 5 strokes.