No. 721 in Japanese
主
"主" (shu/nushi) means "main," "master," or "owner."
In a sentence
主は神聖である。
The Lord is holy.
In this sentence, "主" (しゅ, Shu) is used to mean "lord" or "master," often in a religious context.
この文房具セットの主は鉛筆です。
The main item in this stationery set is the pencil.
Here, "主" (おも, Omo) implies "main" or "chief," used to signify the most important element.
私の姉は家の主です。
My older sister is the head of the household.
In this case, "主" (ぬし, Nushi) refers to "head" or "chief person," indicating someone responsible or in charge.
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