とう
当
しゅ
主

noun

  1. (present) head of a family.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
とう
当
しゅ
主
 当主 とうしゅ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

hit, right, appropriate
トウ　あ.たる　まさ.に (2nd, N3)
snout, hand
lord, chief, master
シュ　あるじ　ぬし (3rd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
king, rule, magnate
オウ　-ノウ　おお (1st, N3)