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武臣 (ぶしん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

武ぶ臣しん

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Meanings

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noun

military retainer

Historical term for a warrior who serves a lord; not used for modern soldiers.

彼かれの先せん祖ぞは武ぶ臣しんとして仕つかえていた。
His ancestor served as a military retainer.

Kanji

武warrior, military, chivalry
臣retainer, subject

Similar words

武ぶ士し
武士 is the broader term for 'warrior' or 'samurai', while 武臣 specifically emphasizes the role of a retainer serving a lord.

Etymology

Compound of 武 (bu, 'military') and 臣 (shin, 'retainer' or 'subject'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.