持ち主

Meaning

1. n
   owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)

Example sentences

• 拾った者が持ち主。

  Finders keepers.

• 鑑定をする時には、絵の真贋や保存状態等を調べる為、持ち主に本物を借りたりしなければいけなくなる。

  When it is appraised, in order to check the authenticity and state of preservation of the painting, the real thing has to be borrowed from its owner.

• 佐渡さんは魅力的な個性の持ち主なのに、その価値が分からず、自分を好まない。

  Even though Sato has a nice personality, he doesn't know its value and doesn't like himself.