Japanese

ちゅうしん
Meaning: loyal retainer; faithful servant
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

忠
臣

Example sentences

He was known as a loyal retainer who served his master until the end.
忠臣が仕えることで黄裳元吉となり、国は平和に包まれた。
By the service of a loyal subject, great fortune was brought about, and the country was enveloped in peace.
忠臣は死してなお、史魚屍諫の如く主君をいさめた。
The loyal retainer, even in death, admonished his lord like the story of Shi Yu.
忠臣は君主から受けた君恩海壑を決して忘れてはならない。
Loyal subjects must never forget that the favor received from their lord is as deep as the sea and valleys.

Usage Notes

Refers to a vassal or official who shows absolute loyalty to their lord, especially in a historical context.

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