出羽守
also: ではのかみ
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Meanings
1
director of Dewa province
historical term
Historical title for the governor of Dewa Province in pre-modern Japan. Used only in historical contexts.
See also: 守
In the Edo period, the director of Dewa province was one of the important posts.
2
person who constantly compares Japan to other countries when complaining
slangjocular, humorous
Jocular slang derived from a pun on では (as in 海外では…, アメリカでは…). Used to mock someone who habitually begins complaints with 'In [other country]...'.
He's a classic 出羽守, always saying 'In America...'.
When I see a 出羽守 online, I can't help but laugh.