Japanese Word · Intermediate
おやびん
boss, chief
Pronunciation: [o̞ja̠bʲĩɴ]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "boss, chief".
Example
近所に住む光くんが「おやびん!」と叫んで、木切れを振り回しながら追いかけてきた。すっかりお山の大将気分だったが、本当は近所の子どもたちが「湯野川のお嬢様に何かあったら大変だ」と、たいそう気を使ってくれていたこと
A boy living in the neighborhood, Mitsu-kun, shouted “Oyabin!” and followed around after me wielding a wooden stick. I felt like the king of the hill
Practice tips
- Practice おやびん out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.