Definition of 母屋 (もや)

noun
1.
purlin (structural beam in a roof), purline(architecture term)
See also:母屋桁
2.
main building (of a manor)
3.
central room (in traditional palatial-style architecture)
See also:寝殿造
Other readings:
母屋【むや】[1]
身屋【もや】
身屋【むや】[1]
身舎【もや】
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
mother
roof, house, shop, dealer, seller
somebody, person, one's station in life
cottage, inn, hut, house, mansion