家け人にん

noun

retainer; vassal; servant

Historical term for a person who served a noble or samurai household, similar to a retainer or vassal. Not used in modern everyday contexts.

• 戦せん国ごく時じ代だい、家け人にんは主しゅ君くんに忠ちゅう誠せいを誓ちかった。

  In the Warring States period, retainers swore loyalty to their lord.