大おお看かん板ばん

noun

billboard; large signboard

Refers to a physically large outdoor sign, typically used for advertising or public notices.

• 駅えき前まえに新あたらしい大おお看かん板ばんが設せっ置ちされた。

  A new large billboard was installed in front of the station.

noun

star performer; leading attraction; draw

Figurative use from the idea of a big signboard advertising a star. Refers to a top-billed actor, singer, or other performer who draws audiences.

• 彼かれは今いまや劇げき団だんの大おお看かん板ばんだ。

  He is now the star performer of the theater company.