previous lord; late lord
Formal or literary term referring to a former feudal lord or ruler, now deceased or no longer in power. Used in historical or ceremonial contexts.
one's late father
Formal, respectful way to refer to one's own deceased father, especially in historical or literary settings. Not used in everyday conversation.
Rare, formal usage referring to a deceased ancestor, often in the context of lineage or family history. More commonly expressed with 先祖.
He carried on the late lord's will and worked on reforming the domain's administration.
I still cherish the teachings my late father left behind.
The name of an ancestor was recorded in the old document.