Japanese

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

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Example sentences

店の主人が客を丁寧にもてなした。
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.
客を門までおくれと、主人は家来に命じた。
The master ordered the servant to escort the guest to the gate.

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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