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lady; nobleman's wife
藩主の奥方が参列した。
The feudal lord's wife attended the ceremony.
奥方はいつも凛とした佇まいだった。
The mistress of the house always carried herself with quiet dignity.
大名の奥方は城の奥深くに住まっていたという。
They say the lord's wife lived deep within the castle.