noun
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.
先君の遺志を継いで、藩政改革に取り組んだ。
He carried on the late lord's will and worked on reforming the domain's administration.
noun
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.
先君が残した教えを今も大切にしている。
I still cherish the teachings my late father left behind.
noun
Rare, formal usage referring to a deceased ancestor, often in the context of lineage or family history. More commonly expressed with 先祖.
古文書には、先君の名が記されていた。
The name of an ancestor was recorded in the old document.