Japanese

しんか
Meaning: retainer; subject; vassal
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

臣
下

Example sentences

Loyal retainers gathered around the king.
王の怒りを前に、臣下たちは兢慄した。
The subjects trembled with fear before the king's wrath.
臣下は天子のご健康を祝し、誠歓誠喜の至りをもって拝謁した。
The subject celebrated the Emperor's health and was granted an audience with the utmost joy.
臣下は誠惶誠恐の至りで、陛下に奏上した。
The subject, with the utmost reverence and awe, reported to His Majesty.
君主と臣下の日居月諸の関係は変わる
The relationship between ruler and subject changes like the sun and moon.

Usage Notes

Someone who serves a monarch or lord.

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