senior town administrator (Edo period)
Historical official responsible for overseeing a town district in Edo-period Japan. Often synonymous with 町年寄 (まちどしより).
See also: 町年寄
During the Edo period, the senior town administrator was involved in town administration and trials.
Compound of 町 (まち, 'town') and 名主 (なぬし, 'village headman'), referring to a town-level administrative official in the Edo period.