VocabJLPT N2
vassal
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. vassal
  2. 2. retainer
A retainer or vassal who serves a lord or master, especially in the context of feudal Japan. The term describes a samurai or servant who pledges loyalty and service to a higher-ranking figure.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The scene where the vassal shouts "My lord, it's dangerous!" gave me chills!

Sentence 2

You have to feel for the retainers in that domain — they really had it rough, right?

Sentence 3

The chairman said firmly, "Don't treat your subordinates like vassals."

Sentence 4

This term, we're committed to building a culture where employees aren't treated like servants.

Sentence 5

You need a vassal who's willing to tell the lord when he's wrong.