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4 主人 Head Of Household

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Meaning

Primary

Head Of Household

Alternatives

Husband, Head Of A Household, Head Of The Household, Landlord, Master

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The master person isn't just a master. You have to think back to when they were making these kanji. Who was the master? It was the head of household. This head of household probably told servants what to do and was all bossy and stuff. He was the master person.

Also, this often means husband. Because, I guess the head of household back in the day was the husband. Those sexist ancient people!

Reading

しゅじん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 人 has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

In Japan, tradition says the head of a household must slide down a chute in only jeans (しゅじん). Whenever you need to speak to the head of the household, they'll come sliding down a chute wearing nothing but jeans. What a sight!

Context

Context Sentences

きのう、ご主人とどこかへいきましたか?

Did you and your husband go somewhere yesterday?

ご主人さま、それは少しかいすぎではないでしょうか。

I'm afraid you bought too many of them, master.

私の主人は何の信念も無い政治家なんです。

My husband is a politician who doesn’t have any conviction.

Kanji Composition

  • 主
    • しゅ
    • Master
  • 人
    • にん
    • Person
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