家来
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Base noun form. Refers to a servant or follower in a feudal or hierarchical context, such as in samurai households. Example: 『彼は殿様の家来です』 (kare wa tonosama no kerai desu, 'He is the lord's retainer').
Theme
User is visiting a historical museum with their guide, Mr. Tanaka, and learning about feudal Japan.
家来
けらい
retainer / retinue / servant
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a 'retainer' as someone who 'carries' (keri) things for their lord. 『家来』 (kerai, 'retainer') sounds like 'carry' — they carry out duties!
Cultural Note
In feudal Japan, 『家来』 (kerai, 'retainer') were loyal servants to samurai lords, playing key roles in historical dramas like 『NHK大河ドラマ』 (NHK Taiga Drama). They symbolize loyalty and hierarchy in traditional society.
Forms
Base: 家来Base noun form. Refers to a servant or follower in a feudal or hierarchical context, such as in samurai households. Example: 『彼は殿様の家来です』 (kare wa tonosama no kerai desu, 'He is the lord's retainer').