This is the kanji for lord, master, main, or principal.

on readings:
  • shu
  • su
kun readings:
  • nushi
  • omo
examples:
goshujin husband (c.f. )
gunkoku shugi militarism
kunshu monarch, sovereign
minshu shugi democracy
mochinushi owner, possesor
shuin primary/main cause
shujin owner
shuken sovereignty
shunin person in charge, manager, head
shuseki top seat, head, chief
shuyō principal, major

links:
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Last alteration on 22 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.