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殿方

Reading

Kana: とのがた
Romaji: tonogata
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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gentlemen; men

Note: honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language; female term or language

Kanji

殿
Readings: デン、 テン、 との、 -どの
Meanings: Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple, lord
Readings: ホウ、 かた、 -かた、 -がた
Meanings: direction, person, alternative

Example Sentences

こちらの殿方(とのがた)にビールを()()げてください。
➥Please bring this gentleman a glass of beer.
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田中(たなか)さん!殿方(とのがた)共同(きょうどう)生活(せいかつ)してるのよ!ノーパンは(つつし)みなさい!
➥Miss Tanaka! You are living with gentlemen house mates! Please refrain from being pantless!
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殿方(とのがた)(こま)かいことにこだわるものではありません。
➥It doesn't become a gentleman to fuss over trifles.
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