Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 僭主(せんしゅ) in Japanese

僭主
Kana Reading
せんしゅ
Romaji
senshu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    usurper; tyrant


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

5 strokes

lord, chief, master, main thing, principal

On'Yomi: シュ, ス, シュウ

Kun'Yomi: ぬし, おも, あるじ

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14 strokes

boastfully usurp

On'Yomi: シン, セン

Kun'Yomi: せん.する, おご.る

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