諫かん臣しん

noun

retainer who dares to remonstrate with his lord

Historical term for a loyal retainer who risks punishment by giving honest, critical advice to a feudal lord. Rare in modern Japanese outside historical or literary contexts.

• 諫かん臣しんは命いのちがけで主しゅ君くんに諫かん言げんした。

  The remonstrating retainer risked his life to advise his lord.