N4
主 meaning and readings
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Kanji
主
N4
- Meaning
- master
- Onyomi
- シュ、ス
- Kunyomi
- ぬし、おも
- Formula
- 主 = 丶 + 王。
Story
主 is analyzed as a combination of 丶 (crown), 王 (king king) and denotes master.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.
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