主
N1しゅ
[shu]
Meanings
1.Noun
(one's) master; (one's) employer; (one's) lord
2.Noun
leader (of a country, group, etc.); head; chief
3.Noun
《Christianity》Lord
4.Noun
main thing; chief part; first consideration; primary object; principal aim
Other Readings
「主」 has other readings with different meanings.
Examples
この店の主は料理人として有名だ。
The owner of this shop is famous as a chef.
犬というものは主人に忠実である。
Dogs are loyal to their masters.
忠実な家臣は主のために命を懸けて戦った。
The loyal retainer fought at the risk of his life for his lord.