殿様
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Base noun form. Used as a respectful title for a lord or noble in historical contexts. Example: 『殿様が城に住んでいます』 (tonosama ga shiro ni sunde imasu, 'The feudal lord lives in the castle').
Theme
User and their friend Aiko are visiting a historical castle museum, discussing the exhibits about feudal Japan and the role of lords.
殿様
とのさま
feudal lord
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ton' of gold in a castle — a feudal lord owns it all! 'Ton' sounds like the start of 『殿様』 (tonosama, 'feudal lord').
Cultural Note
『殿様』 (tonosama, 'feudal lord') refers to historical lords in Japan's feudal era, often depicted in samurai dramas and festivals. It's a respectful term used for nobility.
Forms
Base: 殿様Base noun form. Used as a respectful title for a lord or noble in historical contexts. Example: 『殿様が城に住んでいます』 (tonosama ga shiro ni sunde imasu, 'The feudal lord lives in the castle').