noun
nobility; courtiers; aristocrats
Archaic term for nobles or courtiers, especially in historical contexts such as the Heian period. Not used in modern everyday language.
昔の物語では、殿原が華やかな衣装で登場する。
In old tales, the nobility appear in splendid attire.
noun
Archaic polite term for a man, used in historical settings. In modern Japanese, 方 (かた) or 男性 (だんせい) are used instead.
あの殿原はどなたでございますか。
Who might that gentleman be?