へんきをたまう

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'u' ending
  1. (for a nobleman) to bestow one of the kanji in his name upon someone (e.g. meritorious retainer, boy coming of age, etc.)archaism
Forms
  • へんきをたまう
  • へんきをたまう
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to bestow one of the kanji in his name upon someone (e.g. meritorious retainer, boy coming of age, etc.)
  2. This phrase refers to a traditional practice where a nobleman grants part of his name to a worthy individual, which signifies a bond or recognition of merit.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to receive a bestowed kanji in one's nameceremony for receiving a bestowed kanjitradition of bestowing kanjihonor of receiving a bestowed kanjithe act of receiving a bestowed kanjiかたぎり片桐privately bestowed kanji of Katagirito receive a bestowed kanji on one's birthdayせいimportance of receiving a bestowed kanjito receive a bestowed kanji from a local lordcustom of bestowing kanji