持ち主
Meanings
1
Refers to the person who owns an object, property, or abstract quality (talent, beauty, etc.). Neutral and widely used.
Who is the owner of this umbrella?
He is a possessor of wonderful talent.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の持ち主the owner of 〈thing〉
We are looking for the owner of this umbrella.
- 持ち主が現れるthe owner turns up
The owner of the lost wallet showed up right away.
- 持ち主に返すto return (something) to its owner
I returned the key I found to its owner.
- 〈事〉の持ち主someone possessing (a quality, talent, etc.)
She is a person of remarkable talent.