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retainer; vassal; follower
忠義な家頼が主君の危機を救ったという伝説が残る。
A legend remains of a loyal retainer who saved his lord from peril.
家頼として仕えた者の墓が城の近くにある。
The grave of one who served as a retainer is near the castle.
家頼の中にも身分の高低があった。
Even among retainers, there were differences in rank.