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How to say 'Retainer' in Japanese | 家臣

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The Japanese word for Retainer is 'Kashin', written as 家臣 in Japanese.'Retainer' in hiragana is かしん.

    word

    家臣

    Meaning

    Retainer

    Reading

    かしん

    kashin

    Kanji

    家House 臣Servant, Retainer

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '家臣 (かしん)' refers to a 'retainer', specifically a vassal or samurai who served a feudal lord in historical Japan. This term is deeply rooted in the feudal system and is often used in historical or literary contexts. For example: The retainer served his lord faithfully「家臣は主君に忠実に仕えた」(かしんはしゅくんにちゅうじつにつかえた). The lord rewarded his retainers generously「主君は家臣たちに寛大に報いた」(しゅくんはかしんたちにかんだいにむくいた). The term emphasizes loyalty and service within the hierarchical structure of feudal Japan.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    6769

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 家臣

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    家

    Meaning

    House

  • kanji

    臣

    Meaning

    Servant, Retainer

Words Related to 家臣 Through the Kanji 家

These 22 Words contain the Kanji 家 as well.

  • word

    家

    Meaning

    House

  • word

    家族

    Meaning

    Family

  • word

    家内

    Meaning

    Wife

  • word

    国家

    Meaning

    Nation

  • word

    家庭

    Meaning

    Family, Home

  • word

    家賃

    Meaning

    Rent

  • word

    作家

    Meaning

    Writer

  • word

    家出

    Meaning

    Runaway

  • word

    大家

    Meaning

    Landlord

  • word

    家屋

    Meaning

    House

  • word

    家計

    Meaning

    Budget, Household

  • word

    実家

    Meaning

    Home, Parents

  • word

    我が家

    Meaning

    Home

  • word

    政治家

    Meaning

    Politician

  • word

    一家

    Meaning

    Family

  • word

    農家

    Meaning

    Farmer, Farmhouse

  • word

    家事

    Meaning

    Housework

  • word

    画家

    Meaning

    Painter

  • word

    家主

    Meaning

    Landlord

  • word

    専門家

    Meaning

    Expert

  • word

    家具

    Meaning

    Furniture

  • word

    武家

    Meaning

    Samurai

Words Related to 家臣 Through the Kanji 臣

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 臣 as well.

  • word

    大臣

    Meaning

    Minister

  • word

    総理大臣

    Meaning

    Prime Minister

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'Kashin' means 'Retainer' .

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