亭てい主しゅの好すきな赤あか烏帽子えぼし

expression

the master's whims must be obeyed

Proverb meaning that even if the head of the household has eccentric tastes, the family must go along with them. Often used to comment on the power dynamics within a family.

See also: 赤烏帽子

• 父ちちが突とつ然ぜん、庭にわに大おおきな池いけを作つくると言いい出だした。亭てい主しゅの好すきな赤あか烏帽子えぼしとはこのことだ。

  My father suddenly announced he would build a big pond in the garden. This is a case of 'the master's whims must be obeyed.'