“Master” in Japanese
Short answer
Master in Japanese is “旦那” (danna). Full meaning: master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir, boss, master, governor.
Other ways to say “Master” in Japanese
親方
oyakata master, boss, chief, foreman, supervisor; stable master; craftsman, artisan
名人
meijin master, expert; Meijin (professional title)
名手
meishu master, expert; brilliant move (in go, shogi, etc.), excellent move
先生
sensei teacher, instructor, master; sensei; man, boy
巨匠
kyoshou master, masterhand, maestro
宗匠
soushou master, teacher
師匠
shishou master, teacher; stable master
達人
tatsuhito master, expert
マイスター
maisutaa master
抱え主
kakaenushi employer (esp. of a geisha, prostitute, etc.), master, mistress
大師範
daishihan master, grandmaster, senior instructor
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