This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

貴殿

Reading

Kana: きでん
Romaji: kiden
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

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1

you (primarily used by men in letters to their male equals or superiors)

Note: honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
2

your residence

Note: archaism; honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language

Kanji

Readings: キ、 たっと.い、 とうと.い、 たっと.ぶ、 とうと.ぶ
Meanings: precious, value, prize, esteem, honor
殿
Readings: デン、 テン、 との、 -どの
Meanings: Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple, lord

Example Sentences

貴殿(きでん)(むすめ)さんは麻薬漬(まやくづ)けです。
➥Your daughter's on drugs.
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貴殿(きでん)のご支援(しえん)(たい)して(かさ)ねてお(れい)(もう)()げます。
➥Thank you again for your kind assistance.
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貴殿(きでん)(いぬ)青虫(あおむし)()っています。(いぬ)にビタミンを(あた)えましょう。
➥Your dog has worms. Give him vitamins.
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貴殿(きでん)には、いろいろ()指導(しどう)いただきました。
➥You have been a great mentor to me.
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貴殿(きでん)(たく)水道水(すいどうすい)硬水(こうすい)()ぎます。軟水(なんすい)使用(しよう)しましょう。
➥Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener.
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イベントが成功(せいこう)したのは貴殿(きでん)のたゆみ()努力(どりょく)献身(けんしん)のおかげです。
➥It was your tireless efforts and devotion that made the event successful.
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