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忠臣 (chuushin) Japanese meaning: loyal retainer | Kotomora
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He was a loyal retainer who served his lord.
Chushingura is a famous story.
Kanji 忠 loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness Related words 家臣 is a general term for any vassal or retainer, while 忠臣 specifically highlights the vassal's loyalty and devotion to their lord.
義士 stresses righteous, honorable conduct (as in the famous 47 ronin), whereas 忠臣 focuses on faithful service to a specific lord.
忠臣 stresses loyalty to a lord or ruler, while 腹心 stresses that the person is trusted with one's inner thoughts and secrets.
Counted with 忠臣 refers to a person, so it is counted with 人 like other people.
名 is used to count 忠臣 more formally, as when tallying retainers or subjects in a roster.
Etymology Compound of 忠 (loyalty) and 臣 (retainer, subject). The word has been used since classical times to describe a faithful vassal.
