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Meanings
1
young lord
Honorific term for a young lord, typically the son of a daimyo or high-ranking samurai. Used in historical or period contexts.
The young lord was still ten years old, and his retainers served as his guardians.
2
successor of one's current lord
Specifically refers to the heir or successor of the current lord one serves. Honorific and historical.
See also: 大殿 (おおとの)
The young lord, who is the son of our current lord, will soon undergo his coming-of-age ceremony.