女将
also: じょしょう
お
か
み
Meanings
1
proprietress; landlady; hostess
Refers to the woman who runs a traditional Japanese inn (旅館), restaurant (料亭), or small shop. Conveys a sense of authority and hospitality. The reading おかみ is the most common; じょしょう is more formal and often used in written contexts.
The proprietress of the inn came to greet us at the entrance.
The hostess of that traditional restaurant is very friendly.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の女将the proprietress of a place (inn, restaurant, etc.)
The proprietress of this inn is very kind.
- 女将を務めるto serve as the proprietress
She has served as the proprietress of this shop for thirty years.
- 女将になるto become the proprietress
After marrying, she became the proprietress of this restaurant.
- 女将が〈人〉を出迎えるthe proprietress comes out to greet someone
The proprietress greeted the guests at the entrance.