Definition of 親方 (おやかた)
おやかた
親方
おやかた
oyakata
Common word
noun
1.
master, boss, chief, foreman, supervisor(honorific language)(only relevant for おやかた)
See also:子方 (こかた)
2.
stable master(honorific language, sumo term)(only relevant for おやかた)
3.
craftsman, artisan(honorific language)(only relevant for おやかた)
4.
foster parent(archaism)
Other readings:
親方【おやがた】
Related Kanji
| 親 | parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards) |
| 方 | direction, person, alternative |