きょう
Suffix
1.
Lord, Sir
honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
Noun
2.
state minister (under the ritsuryō system)
historical term
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英国では、高位の貴族や政治家が「卿」と呼ばれることがある。
In the UK, high-ranking nobles and politicians are sometimes called "Lord" or "Sir."
歴史書には、平安時代の重要な政務を担った「卿」たちの名前が記されている。
Historical records list the names of the "Kyo" (state ministers) who were responsible for important government affairs during the Heian period.
中世ヨーロッパの物語では、勇敢な騎士が「卿」として登場することが多い。
In medieval European stories, brave knights often appear as "Lords."
彼は長年の功績が認められ、ついに「卿」の位を授けられた。
His long years of service were recognized, and he was finally bestowed with the rank of "Lord."
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