殿様
Meanings
1
Honorific term for a high-ranking person, especially in historical contexts. Can be used respectfully or humorously.
The lord summoned his retainer.
2
historical termhonorific or respectful (sonkeigo)
Specifically refers to a daimyo or feudal lord of the Edo period. Historical term.
See also: 大名
During the Edo period, the feudal lord governed the castle town.
3
sheltered man; arrogant and ignorant man
Derogatory or humorous term for a man who is out of touch with the real world, often due to a privileged upbringing.
He's like a sheltered lord, completely ignorant of the world.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が殿様に仕えるfor someone to serve a lord
The samurai swore to serve his lord.
- 殿様のような態度をとるto behave in a lordly, spoiled manner
He always acts like a spoiled lord at the office.
- 殿様に謁見するto have an audience with a lord
The farmers were specially permitted to have an audience with the lord.