Frequency rank: 3,712. – 3,719.
- master (of a house, shop, etc.)from Sanskrit "dāna"
- husbandfamiliar language
- sir; boss; master; governorused to address a male patron, customer, or person of high status
- patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddysee also パトロン
- alms; almsgiving; almsgiverBuddhismorig. meaning; usu. written as 檀那see also 檀越 and 檀家
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This usage refers to a person who has authority or ownership over a household or a business. It highlights a position of control or responsibility.
Generated: In this context, it signifies a male partner in a marriage, emphasizing a personal and familial relationship.
Generated: This meaning is used to express respect or to refer to someone in a position of authority, often in formal or hierarchical contexts.
Generated: This refers to a man who provides financial support to a woman in exchange for companionship or services, often in a social or intimate arrangement.
Generated: This usage pertains to charitable giving or donations to those in need, often reflecting acts of kindness or philanthropy.
Example sentences29 results
I don't expect him to understand my innermost thoughts but I wonder what I can do to get him to hold an interest.
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