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主
主 (readings: しゅ, ぬし, おも; Japanese kanji) means “master / main”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 主人 (master).
What does 主 mean?
| Kanji | 主 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | master / main |
| Readings | しゅ, ぬし, おも |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 主
主 is read しゅ or ぬし or おも depending on the word.
Example words with 主
| Example | 主人 (master) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14