大家
おおや
ooya
nounVocabularyLevel 31 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

大家 (おおや (ooya)) means "expert". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

expert

Also : master · landlord · landlady · authority · rich family

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 大家 (おおや) means 'landlord'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of landlord.

Example Sentences

彼女はピアノの大家だ。

かのじょはピアノのおおやだ。

She is a great master of piano.

その文学者は詩の大家として知られている。

そのぶんがくしゃはしのおおやとしてしられている。

That scholar is known as a great master of poetry.

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