抱かかえ主ぬし

noun

employer of a geisha or prostitute; master; mistress

Specifically refers to a person who financially supports and employs a geisha, prostitute, or similar entertainer, often in a traditional context.

• 彼かの女じょの抱かかえ主ぬしは有ゆう名めいな実じつ業ぎょう家かだった。

  Her employer was a famous businessman.

• 抱かかえ主ぬしが変かわると、芸げい者しゃの置おき屋やも変かわることがある。

  When the employer changes, the geisha's geisha house may also change.