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主

主 — lord, chief, master

Learn the correct stroke order for 主 (lord), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 35 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)シュshu、スsu、シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ぬしnushi、おもomo、あるじaruji
Strokes5
Radical丶
Frequency#95
Meaningslord, chief, master, main thing, principal

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

家主やぬしlandlord; landladynoun
株主かぶぬしshareholder; stockholdernoun
君主くんしゅmonarch; sovereign; rulernoun
自主じしゅindependence; autonomy; self-reliancenoun
主におもにmainly; primarily; mostlyadverb
主因しゅいんprimary cause; main factornoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 主 (lord) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 丶.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 主 is #95, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

家主やぬし — landlord; landlady
株主かぶぬし — shareholder; stockholder
君主くんしゅ — monarch; sovereign; ruler

Practice Sheet

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Same radical (丶)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 主 have?

The kanji 主 (lord) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 主?

主 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 主 mean?

主 means: lord, chief, master, main thing, principal. On'yomi readings: シュ, ス, シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: ぬし, おも, あるじ.

What JLPT level is 主?

主 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.