young lord
Honorific term for a young lord, typically the son of a daimyo or high-ranking samurai. Used in historical or period contexts.
successor of one's current lord
Specifically refers to the heir or successor of the current lord one serves. Honorific and historical.
See also: 大殿 (おおとの)
The young lord was still ten years old, and his retainers served as his guardians.
The young lord, who is the son of our current lord, will soon undergo his coming-of-age ceremony.