帳ちょう元もと

noun

business manager; proprietor

Refers to the owner or manager of a business, especially in traditional or small-scale contexts. The term is somewhat dated and may be encountered in historical or period settings.

• あの店みせの帳ちょう元もとはとても親しん切せつな人ひとだ。

  The manager of that shop is a very kind person.