Kanji · N4 · 5 strokes
主 / main
Kanji for main, master, or husband.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おも、ぬし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
主 carries the meaning main, master, or husband.
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How to write 主
Trace 主 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 主
ご主人ごしゅじんhusband (one's)
主人しゅじんhusband (my)
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主 in context
ご主人に何をもらいましたか。
ごしゅじんになにをもらいましたか
What did you receive from your husband?
主人に指輪をもらいました。
しゅじんにゆびわをもらいました
I received a ring from my husband.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 主 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
主 — Kanji Practice
5 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/主
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