一いっ家かの主あるじ

expression, noun

master of the household; head of the family

A somewhat formal or literary term for the person who leads a household, often implying authority and responsibility. Not used for modern casual 'head of the family' in everyday conversation.

• 彼かれは一いっ家かの主あるじとして、家か族ぞくを支ささえてきた。

  As the master of the household, he has supported his family.