Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 宗主(そうしゅ) in Japanese

宗主
Kana Reading
そうしゅ
Romaji
sōshu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    suzerain


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

religion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence

On'Yomi: シュウ, ソウ

Kun'Yomi: むね

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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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