臣下
Reading: しんか
Meaning: vassal, subject, retainer
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Example Sentence
忠実な 臣下 として 仕えた
He served as a loyal retainer.
Usage Notes
Refers to subjects or retainers serving under a ruler, often used in historical contexts.
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