地主
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who owns land or property and rents it out. Often used in legal or historical contexts.
Theme
User is renting an apartment and is discussing maintenance issues with their landlord, Mr. Yamada, during a routine inspection.
地主
じぬし
landlord
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'land lord' who owns the ground: 'land' (じ) + 'master' (しゅ) → 『地主』 (jinushi, 'landlord'). Think of a landlord as the master of the land.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『地主』 (jinushi, 'landlord') traditionally refers to landowners who rent out property, often in rural areas. Historically, they played key roles in local economies, but modern usage is similar to English 'landlord' for rental properties.
Forms
Base: 地主Base noun form. Refers to a person who owns land or property and rents it out. Often used in legal or historical contexts.