臣しん下か

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

retainer; vassal; subject

Historical term for a person who serves a lord or monarch, especially in feudal contexts. Not used for modern employment relationships.

• 彼かれは国こく王おうの臣しん下かとして忠ちゅう誠せいを誓ちかった。

  He pledged loyalty as a retainer of the king.

• 臣しん下かの礼れいをとる。

  Pay homage as a vassal.