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主 kanji: meaning “lord”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N45 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
lord
On'yomi
シュ、ス、シュウ
Kun'yomi
ぬし、おも、あるじ

Picture story to remember 主

The lord wants to drop something on the king (王)'s head so he can become king himself.

Parts in this story:王

How to write 主: stroke order

主 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 主

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Kanji that share parts with 主.