“Vassal” or “Subordinate” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “臣”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “臣” means “Retainer”, “Vassal” or “Subordinate” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “臣”
Jouyou Kanji “臣” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
7 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
しん(shin) |
じん(jin) |
Kun-Yomi |
おみ(omi) |
Meanings |
A retainer, A servant, A vassal, Subordinate |
A subject, People |
Become a vassal, Make as a vassal |
Do one’s best as a retainer |
The word which is used by a vassal for humbling himself toward his monarch, Word which is used when humble oneself |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “臣”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
臣下(しんか-shi n ka) |
Vassal, Retainer |
臣子(しんし-shi n shi) |
Underling, Subordinate, Subsidiary |
臣事(しんじ-shi n ji) |
Serving as a retainer |
臣従(しんじゅう-shi n ju u) |
Serving as a vassal, Vassalage |
臣籍(しんせき-shi n se ki) |
Status of a subject |
臣籍降下(しんせきこうか-shi n se ki ko u ka) |
(Members of the Imperial family) becoming subjects of the state |
臣籍降嫁(しんせきこうか-shi n se ki ko u ka) |
(To become a non-royal member anymore by marrying a royal princess to her vassal) |
臣節(しんせつ-shi n se tsu) |
Loyalty to one’s master |
臣道(しんどう-shi n do u) |
The attitude to keep as a vassal |
臣服(しんぷく-shi n pu ku) |
Vassalage |
臣民(しんみん-shi n mi n) |
People of a monarchy nation |
家臣(かしん-ka shi n) |
Vassal, Retainer |
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