Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (あるじ) in Japanese

主, 主人
Kana Reading
あるじ
Romaji
aruji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; landlord; landlady; master (of a servant)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    entertaining someone as one's guest


Related Kanji

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

Learn more
JLPT 5

2 strokes

person

On'Yomi: ジン, ニン

Kun'Yomi: ひと, -り, -と

Learn more