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お膝元

おひざもと

beside a nobleman

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noun

1. Beside a nobleman; Close aid (of a nobleman, etc.)

2. Place where a high ranking person resides; One's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); Imperial capital; Imperial court; (shogun's) headquarters

3. Place under one's direct control; One's own turf; One's own backyard

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