noun
small playhouse
Rare term for a small theater or playhouse, possibly historical or regional.
江戸時代には、町の隅に小さな持ち小屋がいくつかあった。
In the Edo period, there were several small playhouses in the corners of town.
A more common term for a playhouse or theater, especially for traditional Japanese drama.
Compound of 持ち (mochi, 'holding' or 'possessing') and 小屋 (koya, 'hut' or 'small building'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term may refer to a small, privately owned performance space.