仮養子

かりようし

Meanings

1. Noun provisional adopted heir (Edo period); temporary adopted heir (i.e.: heir arranged in case of a mishap while traveling on official duty, if lacking a legitimate heir)

Kanji

• 仮 temporary. Read as かり.
• 養 nourish. Read as ヨウ.
• 子 child. Read as シ.

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