主人
しゅじん
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; landlord
JLPT N2 Common word Intermediate Japanese L9
Meanings
Noun
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; landlord; landlady- one's husband
- (one's) employer; (one's) master
- host; hostess
Example sentences
主人を呼びますよ。
I'll call my husband.
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He served his master well.
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He waited on his master.
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He is master of this house.
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He is the master of this house.
More examples (10)
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The boss bawled me out.
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He is my boss's friend and confidant.
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Master rang the bell.
主人はすぐ戻ってきます。
My husband will be back soon.
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He recoiled before his master's anger.
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The dog defended his master from harm.
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The dog knew its master.
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He is the owner of the liquor shop.
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No man can serve two masters.
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My husband is a very good cook.