Japanese symbol for “possessor”
持ち主
もちぬし
Romaji: mochinushi
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
In Japanese, possessor 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 “possessor”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 占有者 | せんゆうしゃ sen'yuusha | possessor; occupant; occupier |
| 所持者 | しょじしゃ shojisha | owner; possessor |
| 保有者 | ほゆうしゃ hoyuusha | owner; possessor; holder |
| 所有主 | しょゆうぬし shoyuunushi | owner; possessor |
| 所蔵者 | しょぞうしゃ shozousha | owner; holder; possessor |
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 |
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