主
lord · chief · master · main thing · principal
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
亠 + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of flame on candlestick. Master, main.
Symbolism
Master, main, claim. Represents central existence.
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; person who cannot stick to anything
人道主義
じんどうしゅぎ
humanism; humanitarianism; humanism
亭主関白
ていしゅかんぱく
domineering husband; hectoring husband; husband who rules the roost; domineering husband
博愛主義
はくあいしゅぎ
philanthropism; 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; reversing the order of (relative) importance (of)
利己主義
りこしゅぎ
egoism; egotism; selfishness; egoism
敵本主義
てきほんしゅぎ
diversionary tactics; concealing one's true motives until the last moment; diversionary tactics
耽美主義
たんびしゅぎ
aestheticism; aestheticism
温情主義
おんじょうしゅぎ
paternalism; paternalism
独善主義
どくぜんしゅぎ
self-righteousness; self-righteousness
主義主張
しゅぎしゅちょう
one's principles and position; one's principles and position
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?
Yes. 主 (lord, chief, master, main thing, principal) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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