女将おかみ

noun

proprietress; landlady; hostess

Refers to the woman who runs a traditional Japanese inn (旅館), restaurant (料亭), or small shop. Conveys a sense of authority and hospitality. The reading おかみ is the most common; じょしょう is more formal and often used in written contexts.

• 旅りょ館かんの女将おかみが玄げん関かんまで迎むかえに来きてくれた。

  The proprietress of the inn came to greet us at the entrance.

• あの料りょう亭ていの女将おかみはとても気きさくな人ひとだ。

  The hostess of that traditional restaurant is very friendly.