主たる
Meanings
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pre-noun adjectival
main; principal; chief; primary; major
A formal, written pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi) meaning 'main' or 'principal'. Used before nouns to indicate the most important or central element. Common in news, reports, and formal speech.
The main objective is to enter new markets.
He is the principal person in charge of this project.
Usage patterns
- 主たる〈事〉the main [thing/reason/purpose]
The main cause of the accident was carelessness.