“Keeper” in Japanese
Short answer
Keeper in Japanese is “飼い主” (kainushi). Full meaning: (pet) owner, keeper.
Other ways to say “Keeper” in Japanese
遊環
yuukan loop (on a watch strap), keeper
飼育員
shiikuin caretaker (at a zoo or aquarium), keeper, attendant, breeding staff
受け壺
uketsubo part of a lock that receives the latch, keeper, strike
飼主
kainushi (pet) owner, keeper
かい主
kainushi (pet) owner, keeper
守り
mamori babysitting, babysitter; protecting, keeping, keeper; protection, defense, defence
留守居
rusui house-sitting, house-sitter; caretaker (official post in the Edo period), keeper
まもり
mamori babysitting, babysitter; protecting, keeping, keeper; protection, defense, defence
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