主人
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Noun meaning 'one's own husband'. It is a formal term used by wives; for someone else's husband, use 『ご主人』 (goshujin, 'your husband') as a polite form.
Theme
At a neighborhood cafe, User chats with their friend Miyuki about family life and weekend plans.
主人
しゅじん
husband (one's own)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'shujin' (主人) as the 'master' or 'head of the house' — it sounds like 'shoe gin', and in traditional contexts, it refers to one's own husband as the head of the household.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 主人 (shujin, 'husband') is a formal term used by wives to refer to their own husband. It can also mean 'master' or 'head of household' in other contexts, reflecting traditional family roles.
Forms
Base: 主人Noun meaning 'one's own husband'. It is a formal term used by wives; for someone else's husband, use 『ご主人』 (goshujin, 'your husband') as a polite form.