former feudal lord
Historical term referring to a daimyo who previously ruled a domain (han) before the abolition of the han system in 1871.
旧藩主の子孫が今もその土地に住んでいる。
Descendants of the former feudal lord still live on that land.
Compound of 旧 (kyū, 'former') and 藩主 (hanshu, 'feudal lord').