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Readings

Kana: おみ、しん
Romaji: omi, shin
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

retainer; attendant

Note: archaism
2

Omi (hereditary title; orig. one of the two highest such titles, later demoted to sixth highest of eight)

See also: 八色の姓
3

I (used by a servant when speaking to his master); me

Note: humble (kenjougo) language

Kanji

Readings: シン、 ジン
Meanings: retainer, subject

Example Sentences

(かれ)大臣(だいじん)()めた。
➥He resigned from the Cabinet.
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(かれ)大臣(だいじん)出世(しゅっせ)した。
➥He made his way to the minister.
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総理(そうり)大臣(だいじん)昨日(きのう)辞職(じしょく)した。
➥The Prime Minister had resigned yesterday.
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総理(そうり)大臣(だいじん)辞任(じにん)した。
➥The Prime Minister has resigned.
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(わたし)大臣(だいじん)自身(じしん)(はな)した。
➥I spoke to the minister himself.
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(かれ)環境(かんきょう)担当(たんとう)大臣(だいじん)です。
➥He is the minister responsible for the environment.
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