かろう
Noun
1.
chief retainer, daimyo's minister
historical term
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家老は藩主を補佐し、藩政を司る重要な役職だった。
The chief retainer was an important position that assisted the feudal lord and managed the domain's affairs.
江戸時代、多くの藩で家老が実権を握り、藩の命運を左右した。
During the Edo period, chief retainers in many domains held real power and determined the fate of their domains.
忠臣蔵の物語では、大石内蔵助が筆頭家老として主君の仇討ちを指揮した。
In the story of Chushingura, Oishi Kuranosuke, as the chief retainer, led the vendetta for his lord.
家老の屋敷は、藩庁の近くに建てられることが多かった。
The chief retainer's residence was often built near the domain's government office.
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