Head Of Household
Husband, Head Of A Household, Head Of The Household, Landlord, Master
noun, の adjective
The master person isn't just a master. You have to think back to when they were making these kanji. Who was the master? It was the head of household. This head of household probably told servants what to do and was all bossy and stuff. He was the master person.
Also, this often means husband. Because, I guess the head of household back in the day was the husband. Those sexist ancient people!
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 人 has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:
In Japan, tradition says the head of a household must slide down a chute in only jeans (しゅじん). Whenever you need to speak to the head of the household, they'll come sliding down a chute wearing nothing but jeans. What a sight!
主人にもらう
I receive something from my husband
主人にきく
to ask my husband, to ask the master
主人にいう
to tell my husband, to tell the master
主人の母
my husband's mother
主人の父
my husband's father
主人のしごと
my husband's job
ご主人たち
husbands, masters
ご主人さま
Master
主人がくれる
my husband gives something to me
主人がいる
my husband's here, there's a master
主人が出かける
my husband goes out
この人は、わたしの主人です。
This person is my husband.
今日ご主人はリモートワークですか？
Is your husband working remotely today?
ご主人さま、十メートルのブランケットはさすがに大きすぎますよ。
Master, the ten-meter blanket is too big.