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[おや()·かた()]
oyakata
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[おや()·がた()]
oyagata

English Meaning(s) for 親方

noun
  1. master; boss; chief; foreman; supervisor
  2. stable master
  3. craftsman; artisan
  4. foster parent

Definition and Synonyms for 親方

Gaffer a person who exercises control over workers
Synonyms: ボス, チーフ, リーダー, フォアマン, 上司, 上役, 主任, 主任者, 所長, 棟梁, 職長, 親方, 頭領, 頭首
Top Dog a person who is in charge
Synonyms: おつむ, かぶし, どたま, チーフ, リーダー, おおがしら, , 主任, 主任者, 大頭, 大頭, , 総督, 親方, , , , 長い, , , , , , 頭分, 頭領
Professional an authority qualified to teach apprentices
Synonyms: マスター, 先生, 先生, 先生, 大師範, 宗匠, , 師匠, 師範, 指南, 指南役, 指南番, 親方
Master directs the work of others
Synonyms: マスター, , , , , , , 主人, 主君, 先生, 先生, 先生, 名人, 宗匠, 巨匠, 師匠, 親方, 達人, 部長

Meanings for each kanji in 親方

» parent; intimacy; relative; familiarity; dealer (cards)
» direction; person; alternative

Categories 親方 is a member of

Leader a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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Authority an expert whose views are taken as definitive
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Employer a person or firm that employs workers
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Supervisor one who supervises or has charge and direction of
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