親しん兵ぺい

noun

imperial bodyguard

Historical term for a soldier who directly guarded the emperor. Not used in modern military contexts.

• 親しん兵ぺいは天皇てんのうの身しん辺ぺんを守まもる役やく目めを負おっていた。

  The imperial bodyguards were responsible for protecting the emperor's person.