女将
Reading: おかみ
Meaning: proprietress, landlady, hostess
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Example Sentence
The inn's proprietress greeted us.
Usage Notes
Refers to the female owner or manager of a traditional establishment like a ryokan (inn), restaurant, or bar. Specifically Japanese cultural term.
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