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そなた: you (to inferiors, archaic)

Character speech · 01 I and you

Archaic "you" used by kings and nobles to someone below them.

Used by superiors to subordinates in period drama and fantasy, or tenderly between lovers. Compare おぬし (between peers) and 貴様 (hostile). Plural: そなたたち.

Examples

そなたの名なは何なんと申もうす。

What is your name?

そなたに褒美ほうびをつかわす。

I shall give you a reward.

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