JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
主 — lord
- Reading
- シュ・ス・シュウ・ぬし・おも・あるじ
- Meaning
- lord; chief; master; main thing; principal
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
主 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シュ・ス・シュウ・ぬし・おも・あるじ and it means lord; chief; master; main thing; principal. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
主 appears in everyday japanese words such as 主任 (person in charge), 主体 (subject) and 主催 (organization).
Japanese words containing 主
Frequently asked questions
What does 主 mean in Japanese?
主 means lord; chief; master; main thing; principal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 主 read?
主 is read シュ・ス・シュウ・ぬし・おも・あるじ. Reading it inside real words — 主任 and 主体 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 主 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 主 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 主 in a word?
A common word containing 主 is 主任 (しゅにん) — "person in charge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 主 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 主 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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