noun
Edo-period town magistrate
A historical administrative official in Edo (and other major cities) responsible for town governance, policing, and civil affairs during the Edo period.
江戸の町奉行は、遠山の金さんで有名だ。
The Edo town magistrate is famous from Tōyama no Kin-san.
町奉行は、江
The town magistrate was in charge of town administration and justice during the Edo period.