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Base noun form. Used to denote ownership, mastery, or divinity. Often appears in compounds like 『主人』 (shujin, 'master / Husband') or 『主神』 (shushin, 'chief god').
Theme
In a traditional Japanese garden, User and their guide Yoshiko talk about the owner of the property.
主
しゅ
owner, master, god
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'master' who owns everything. The word sounds like 'shu' — think of a 'shoe' that only the master wears. 'Shoe master' → 主 (shu, 'owner, master').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『主』 (shu) can refer to a master or head of a household, often used in historical contexts like 『主人』 (shujin, 'master / Husband'). It's also used in religious terms for 'god' or 'lord'.
Forms
Base: 主Base noun form. Used to denote ownership, mastery, or divinity. Often appears in compounds like 『主人』 (shujin, 'master / Husband') or 『主神』 (shushin, 'chief god').