Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 貫主(かんじゅ) in Japanese

貫主, 貫首
Kana Reading
かんじゅ, かんしゅ
Romaji
kanju, kanshu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    chief abbot (of a Buddhist temple)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: つらぬ.く, ぬ.く, ぬき

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

neck, counter for songs and poems

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: くび

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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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