master in Japanese
master in Japanese is 主人, 飼い主, 船長 — master means a person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
master in Japanese
主人
Pronounced: shujin
Someone who has control over something or someone.
飼い主
Pronounced: kainushi
The owner of an animal or slave.
船長
Pronounced: senchō
(nautical) The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.
主
Pronounced: shu
Someone who employs others.
主人
Pronounced: shujin
Someone who employs others.
雇用主
Pronounced: koyōnushi
Someone who employs others.
達人
Pronounced: tatsujin
An expert at something.
匠
Pronounced: takumi
An expert at something.
匠
Pronounced: takumi
A skilled artist.
達人
Pronounced: tatsujin
A skilled artist.
ぼっちゃま
Pronounced: botchama
ぼっちゃま
Pronounced: botchama
A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.
修士
Pronounced: shuushi
A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.
修士号
Pronounced: shuushigō
A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.
修士学位
A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.
原本
Pronounced: genpon
The original of a document or of a recording.
マスター
Pronounced: masutā
(engineering, computing) A device that is controlling other devices or is an authoritative source.
マスターする
Pronounced: masutāsuru
(transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
熟達
Pronounced: jukutatsu
(transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
What does "master" mean?
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noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
"The old potter was a true master, and his bowls were known across the region."
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noun Someone with authority or control over other people, animals, or things.
"The ship's master gave the order to leave the harbour at dawn."
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noun A postgraduate degree, or someone holding one.
"He holds a master in history from a university in Scotland."
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verb To gain complete skill or control over something.
"Children can master a new language quickly if they hear it every day."
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master in a sentence
- The old potter was a true master, and his bowls were known across the region.
- She is a master of negotiation, closing every deal on her terms.
- The ship's master gave the order to leave the harbour at dawn.
- The puppy ran to its master as soon as he came through the door.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "master" in Japanese?
"master" in Japanese is 主人, 飼い主, 船長. master means: A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
How do you pronounce 主人?
"master" in Japanese is 主人, pronounced "shujin".
How do you use "master" in a sentence?
Example: "The old potter was a true master, and his bowls were known across the region." In Japanese, "master" is 主人, 飼い主, 船長.
Are there other ways to say "master" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 15 translations listed for "master": 主人, 飼い主, 船長, 主, 雇用主, 達人.
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