読み方 いちまいかんばん
1
(=座頭)the leading actor:(女なら)the prima donna
2
(=一枚きりの着物)one's only suit; one's only coat
一枚看板
the leading actor―the prima donna―the chief performer (of a variety-hall, etc.)
His appearance gives the lie to his character.
His appearance does not give the lie to his character.