太夫たゆう元もと

noun

theatrical company manager

Refers to the manager or head of a traditional Japanese theatrical troupe, especially in kabuki or similar performing arts.

• 彼かれは歌か舞ぶ伎きの太夫たゆう元もととして長なが年ねん活かつ躍やくした。

  He worked for many years as the manager of a kabuki troupe.