Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 祭主(さいしゅ) in Japanese

祭主
Kana Reading
さいしゅ
Romaji
saishu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (head) priest; head priest of the Ise Shrine


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

11 strokes

ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship

On'Yomi: サイ

Kun'Yomi: まつ.る, まつ.り, まつり

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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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