寵ちょう愛あい一いっ身しん

noun

monopolizing one's lord's favor; being the lord's favorite

A yojijukugo describing a person who exclusively receives the affection or favor of a lord or master, often in a historical court or samurai context. Can refer to a favorite retainer or a favored lady.

• 彼かれは寵ちょう愛あい一いっ身しんを誇ほこる側そっ近きんだった。

  He was a close aide who boasted of monopolizing his lord's favor.

• 寵ちょう愛あい一いっ身しんの女にょう御ごとして、宮きゅう中ちゅうで権けん勢せいを振ふるった。

  As the lord's favorite consort, she wielded power in the court.