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臣

臣: retainer

retainer; subject
7 strokesElementary · Grade 4 (7級)in 10 words here

Readings

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シン・ジン
Kun
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じん in 大臣(だいじん); しん in 家臣(かしん), 臣下(しんか).

Stroke order · 7 strokes

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Key words

大臣だいじんminister (of state)
家臣かしんretainer, vassal
臣下しんかsubject, vassal
総理大臣そうりだいじんprime minister
忠臣ちゅうしんloyal retainer

Example sentences

The minister answered the reporters' questions politely.

The retainers who served the lord lived near the castle.

The king set out on a journey with only three trusted vassals.

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