The Prime Minister appointed a new Foreign Minister.
臣
retainer, subject
Kanji
Grade
Grade 4
Strokes
7 strokes
Radical
臣部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
シン, ジン
Nanori (Name Reading)
う, お, おか, おみ, おん, きむ, きん, しく, しげ, たか, とみ, み, みつ, みる
Common Readings
シン, ジン
Example sentences
The reporter pressed the minister for answers.
The daimyo was supported by many loyal vassals.
Loyal retainers gathered around the king.
The subjects trembled with fear before the king's wrath.
When the king made important decisions that would affect the future of the country, he sought the opinions of his senior retainers.
Sakuma Nobumori was a chief retainer of Oda Nobunaga.
He was known as a loyal retainer who served his master until the end.
By the service of a loyal subject, great fortune was brought about, and the country was enveloped in peace.
A new Prime Minister has been elected.
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