English–Japanese

“owner” in Japanese

Japanese

Also持ち主 (mochinushi) · 所有者 (shoyūsha) · オーナー (ōnā)

Pronunciation

Romajinushi

Example

店の主は親切です。mise no nushi wa shin setsu de su

The owner of the shop is kind.

Illustration for 主 (owner)

How to say “owner” in Japanese

“Owner” in Japanese is 主 (nushi).

Refers to the person who holds ownership of and authority over a particular place or property.

Full entry for 主: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 主

新しい店の主は、毎朝早く店を開けます。atara shi i mise no nushi wa mai asa haya ku mise o a ke ma su

The new shop owner opens the store early every morning.

Tips for using 主

  • Although owner is the usual translation, standalone 主 (nushi) can sound formal, while 店主 (tenshu, "shop owner") is a familiar compound.

Other Japanese words for “owner”

このかばんの持ち主を探しています。ko no ka ba n no mo chi nushi o saga shi te i ma su

I am looking for the owner of this bag.

この土地の所有者は誰ですか。ko no to chi no sho yū sha wa dare de su ka

Who is the owner of this land?

私はオーナーに電話します。watashi wa ō nā ni den wa shi ma su

I will call the owner.

“owner” in other languages