vassal in Japanese
vassal in Japanese is 家臣, 封臣, 幕臣 — vassal means in the feudal system, someone granted land by a lord in return for loyalty and service.
vassal in Japanese
家臣
Pronounced: kashin
(historical, law) The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.
封臣
Pronounced: hōshin
(historical, law) The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.
幕臣
Pronounced: bakushin
(historical, law) The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.
臣下
Pronounced: shinka
(historical, law) The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.
What does "vassal" mean?
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noun In the feudal system, someone granted land by a lord in return for loyalty and service.
"The knight became a vassal of the duke, pledging military service in exchange for his estate."
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noun By extension, any person, group, or country under the control or influence of a more powerful one.
"Critics accused the smaller nation of acting as a vassal state to its powerful neighbor."
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adj Behaving in a servile, subordinate way.
"The company took a vassal role in the partnership, always deferring to its larger rival."
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vassal in a sentence
- The knight became a vassal of the duke, pledging military service in exchange for his estate.
- Vassals owed their lord a portion of the harvest each year.
- Critics accused the smaller nation of acting as a vassal state to its powerful neighbor.
- The company took a vassal role in the partnership, always deferring to its larger rival.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "vassal" in Japanese?
"vassal" in Japanese is 家臣, 封臣, 幕臣. vassal means: In the feudal system, someone granted land by a lord in return for loyalty and service.
How do you pronounce 家臣?
"vassal" in Japanese is 家臣, pronounced "kashin".
How do you use "vassal" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight became a vassal of the duke, pledging military service in exchange for his estate." In Japanese, "vassal" is 家臣, 封臣, 幕臣.
Are there other ways to say "vassal" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "vassal": 家臣, 封臣, 幕臣, 臣下.
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