adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. chief, main, principal, important.
  2. main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen). Abbreviation. Usu. written as オモ.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
おも
おも

Contained Kanji Breakdown

lord, chief, master
シュ あるじ ぬし (3rd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
king, rule, magnate
オウ -ノウ おお (1st, N3)