坊ぼうの主あるじ

noun

master of the priests' quarters

Historical term referring to the head monk or supervisor of a priests' living quarters within a Buddhist temple complex. Rare in modern usage outside historical or literary contexts.

• 古ふるい寺てらの記き録ろくに、坊ぼうの主あるじの名なが記しるされている。

  The name of the master of the priests' quarters is recorded in the old temple documents.