noun
close retainer; attendant noble
Historical term for a noble or samurai who served closely under a lord or emperor, often in a trusted advisory or personal capacity. Not used for modern employment.
彼は将軍の近臣として仕えた。
He served as a close retainer to the shogun.
近臣たちは主君のそばで助言をした。
The close retainers gave advice at their lord's side.