主おも遣づかい

noun

chief puppeteer (bunraku)

In bunraku, the lead puppeteer who operates the head and right arm of the main puppet, often visible on stage. Compare with 三人遣い.

See also: 三人遣い

• 文ぶん楽らくでは、主おも遣づかいが人にん形ぎょうの頭あたまと右みぎ手てを動うごかす。

  In bunraku, the chief puppeteer moves the puppet's head and right hand.