大おお坊ぼう主ず

noun

large monk

Refers to a physically large Buddhist monk, often with a shaved head. Can be used literally or humorously.

• あの大おお坊ぼう主ずは力ちから持もちで有ゆう名めいだ。

  That large monk is famous for his strength.

noun

large bald man; big baldy

Colloquial and mildly humorous term for a big, bald man, likening him to a monk. 'Big baldy' is a rough equivalent.

• 隣となりの大おお坊ぼう主ずはいつも帽ぼう子しをかぶっている。

  The big bald guy next door always wears a hat.

noun

large bald-headed monster

Folklore or fantasy creature: a giant, bald-headed monster resembling a monk. Appears in Japanese ghost stories and yōkai tales.

• 昔むかし話ばなしに出でてくる大おお坊ぼう主ずは、夜よるに現あらわれると言いわれている。

  The large bald-headed monster in the old tale is said to appear at night.