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jmdict 1605230 Active (id: 1117679)
持ち主 [ichi1,news1,nf11] 持主
もちぬし [ichi1,news1,nf11]
1. [n]
▶ owner
▶ proprietor
▶ possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)



History:
2. A 2012-11-26 21:22:55  Jim Breen <...address hidden...>
  Refs:
GG5
  Comments:
Let's make that clear.
  Diff:
@@ -23,1 +23,1 @@
-<gloss>possessor</gloss>
+<gloss>possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)</gloss>
1. A* 2012-11-26 16:52:27  winnie <...address hidden...>
  Comments:
もちぬし can also be used when someone possesses a particular talent or skill or quality, so the additional meaning of "possessor" seems more appropriate in those cases than the similar "owner".
  Diff:
@@ -23,0 +23,1 @@
+<gloss>possessor</gloss>

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