Definition of 庄屋 (しょうや)

しょうや

庄屋

しょうや

shouya

noun
village headman (esp. in the Kansai region)(historical term)
See also:名主
Other readings:
荘屋【しょうや】
Related Kanji
level, in the country, manor, village, hamlet
roof, house, shop, dealer, seller
villa, inn, cottage, feudal manor, solemn, dignified