Japanese symbol for “owner”
持ち主
もちぬし
Romaji: mochinushi
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
In Japanese, owner is 持ち主, read もちぬし (mochinushi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
Written forms: 持ち主、持主. Readings: もちぬし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “owner”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 持ち | もち mochi | having; holding; possessing |
| 飼い主 | かいぬし kainushi | (pet) owner; keeper |
| 親 | おや oya | (pet) owner |
| 亭主 | ていしゅ teishu | household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering) |
| オーナー | オーナー oonaa | owner (esp. of a business) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 持つ | もつ motsu | to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry |
| 維持 | いじ iji | maintenance; preservation; improvement |
| 支持 | しじ shiji | support; backing; endorsement |
| 持ち | もち mochi | having; holding; possessing |
| 金持ち | かねもち kanemochi | rich person; wealthy person |
| 主義 | しゅぎ shugi | doctrine; rule; principle |
| 主張 | しゅちょう shuchou | claim; insistence; assertion |
See also: Chinese symbol for “owner”.
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