主
ぬし
head (of a household, etc.); leader; master; owner
JLPT N1 Common word Intermediate Japanese L13
Meanings
Noun
head (of a household, etc.); leader; master- owner; proprietor; proprietress
- subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed)
- guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers); long-time resident (or employee, etc.)
- husband
All 14 meanings
Pronoun
youFamiliarNoun
(one's) master; (one's) employer; (one's) lord- leader (of a country, group, etc.); head; chief
- Lord
- main thing; chief part; first consideration; primary object; principal aim
- head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; landlord; landlady; master (of a servant)
Na-adjective, Noun
chief; main; principal; important- main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)Abbreviation
Noun
(one's) master; (one's) employer; (one's) lord
Rare and archaic meanings (3)
- entertaining someone as one's guestArchaic
Pronoun
youArchaicFamiliarSuffix
honorific (or familiar) suffix used after a nameArchaicHonorific
Example sentences
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You are the master of your own destiny.
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A prudent bird chooses its tree. A wise servant chooses his master.
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It is true of American society that the male is the head of the household.
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The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
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It is true of American society that the male is the head of the household.
More examples (6)
何をするにも人に対してでなく、主に対してするように、心から働きなさい。
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.
主よ。あなたは、みことばのとおりに、あなたのしもべに良くしてくださいました。
You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.
モーセは言った、「ああ、主よ、どうか、ほかの適当な人をおつかわしください」。
But he said: I beseech thee, Lord, send whom thou wilt send.
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It is I who am head of this family.
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Reading is his chief amusement.
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Politics was the main topic of their conversation.