Japanese

しゅじん
Meaning: master; head of household; owner; husband
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

主
人

Example sentences

The shop owner treated the customer politely.
忠実な犬はいつも主人に付き従っている。
The faithful dog always follows its master.
彼は長年仕えた主人に対して厚い忠義を尽くした。
He showed great loyalty to the master he had served for many years.
彼はその店の主人と懇意にしている。
He is on friendly terms with the owner of that shop.
騒ぎ立てる若者たちに対し、老主人が大喝一声を浴びせると、辺りは一瞬で静まり返った。
When the old master gave a thundering cry to the rowdy youths, the place fell silent in an instant.
武士の刀持ちは主人に仕える重要な役割だった
The samurai's sword bearer had an important role serving his master.
彼は主人に百依百順の態度を示した
He showed complete obedience to his master.
主人は冒雨剪韭の心で客をもてなす
The host entertains guests with the spirit of going out in the rain to pick chives.

Usage Notes

Can refer to an owner of a shop, the head of a house, or one's own husband (humble).

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