English–Japanese
“lord” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitonosama
Example
昔の殿様は大きな城に住んでいました。mukashi no tono sama wa ō ki na shiro ni su n de i ma shi ta
A lord in old Japan lived in a large castle.
How to say “lord” in Japanese
“Lord” in Japanese is 殿様 (tonosama).
Refers to a feudal lord viewed through the formal respect owed to a person of high rank.
Example sentences with 殿様
家臣たちは殿様の命令に従いました。ka shin ta chi wa tono sama no mei rei ni shitaga i ma shi ta
The retainers followed their lord's order.
Tips for using 殿様
- 殿様 (tonosama) belongs mainly to historical settings, so modern uses can sound theatrical or playful when describing a person as an old-style lord.