Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 名主(なぬし) in Japanese

名主
Kana Reading
なぬし
Romaji
nanushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    village headman


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

6 strokes

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: な, -な

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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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