反はん臣しん

noun

rebellious retainer; vassal who rebels

Historical term for a retainer or vassal who turns against their lord. Used in contexts of feudal rebellion.

• 戦せん国ごく時じ代だいには、多おおくの反はん臣しんが主しゅ君くんに背そむいた。

  During the Warring States period, many rebellious retainers turned against their lords.