親おや分ぶん株かぶ

noun

position of boss; big-shot status

Refers to the social or organizational standing of a boss or leader, often in hierarchical groups like yakuza or traditional crafts. Can imply both the role and the influence that comes with it.

• 彼かれは若わかくして親おや分ぶん株かぶに収おさまった。

  He settled into the position of boss at a young age.

• 親おや分ぶん株かぶとしての責せき任にんは重おもい。

  The responsibility that comes with being the boss is heavy.