How to say 'Lord' in Japanese | 殿

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The Japanese word for Lord is 'Tono', written as 殿 in Japanese.'Lord' in hiragana is との.

word

殿

Meaning

Lord

Reading

との

tono

Kanji

殿Palace, Formal honorific title

Explanation

The Japanese suffix '殿 (との)' is a formal and respectful title used to address or refer to someone of high status, such as a lord, master, or superior. It is often used in historical contexts or in formal writing, such as letters or official documents. For example: addressing a lord「殿、お願いがあります」(との、おねがいがあります). In modern usage, it is less common but can still be found in certain formal or ceremonial contexts. It is important to note that this suffix conveys a high level of respect and should be used appropriately.

Part Of Speech

suffix

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

974

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 殿

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

殿

Meaning

Palace, Formal honorific title

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'Tono' means 'Lord' .

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