(history) a 律令 (ritsuryō) position in the 後宮 (Kōkyū, “Seraglio”) that's responsible for cleaning outside and lighting the palace

(history) a 律令 (ritsuryō) position in the 後宮 (Kōkyū, “Seraglio”) that's responsible for cleaning outside and lighting the palace

Alternative spelling of 殿主 (“Buddhist monk that's responsible for cleaning and lighting his temple”)

close friend, bosom buddy / crony, chum

Mr., Ms., a more formal title than さん (-san) but not so respectful as 様(さま) (-sama)

palace, hall, temple / lord, noble

a feudal lord

(chiefly women's speech) first person singular pronoun: I, me

(polite) first-person singular pronoun: I, me

a personal or private matter / (by extension) selfishness