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ぬし【主】 : nushi | define meaning
nushi
Pronunciation: [nuɕi]
Definition
Pronoun
- Second or third person pronoun: You, yourself; Him, her, that person, that guy.
- Term of endearment used to refer to one's husband, wife or girlfriend.
Etymology
Cognate to the standard Japanese term ぬし【主】 nushi, more commonly used to refer to the head of a household.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 主 |
| Kana | ぬし |
| Romanization | nushi |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [nuɕi] |
意味：あなた【貴方】、かれ【彼】、おっと【夫】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, May 21). ぬし【主】 : nushi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/541/nushi/.