Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 像主(ぞうしゅ) in Japanese

像主
Kana Reading
ぞうしゅ
Romaji
zōshu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    subject (of a portrait or bust); a person posing for a portrait or bust
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (historically) patron; someone who commissions a Buddhist temple or work of art


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

14 strokes

statue, picture, image, figure, portrait

On'Yomi: ゾウ

Kun'Yomi:

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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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