飼い主・飼主|かいぬしkainushi[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
飼い主飼い主 is the more common written form and the recommended default for beginners; use it when choosing how to write the word.
飼主飼主 is a less common form written entirely in kanji; recognize it when you encounter it, but choose 飼い主 for your own writing.
Definitions
- noun(pet) owner; keeper
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