also: そうぞうぬし
Refers to the divine creator, especially in monotheistic contexts such as Christianity, Islam, or Judaism. Often capitalized in English.
In Christianity, the Creator is believed to be God.
He is thinking deeply about the existence of the Creator.
General word for 'god' or 'deity'. 創造主 specifically emphasizes the role of creator.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading そうぞうしゅ is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common and may be considered non-standard or literary.
Compound of 創造 (sōzō, 'creation') and 主 (shu, 'lord, master'). The reading そうぞうぬし uses the kun'yomi of 主 (nushi), but is less common.