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おつぼね【お局・御局】 : otsubone | define meaning
otsubone
Definition
Noun
- (Pejorative) A title given to an older woman (typically unmarried) that has worked in the office for a long time in the same position, who commands or leads others despite occupying a non-supervisory position, and who is perceived as intimidating and as frequently complaining. (Informal) Straw boss. (Slang, pejorative) Ms. Bossy Pants
- (Archaism) A title of honour attributed to a woman of high ranking servient to the Imperial Household, the Imperial Court or other similar institution.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | お局 御局 |
| Kana | おつぼね |
| Romanization | otsubone |
意味：おつぼね【お局・御局】、おつぼねさま【お局様・御局様】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2014, July 2). おつぼね【お局・御局】 : otsubone | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 8, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/3149/otsubone/.