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Esq.

On-Yomi: ヨウ、ショウ — Kun-Yomi: さま、さん

Koohii stories:

1) [decamer0n] 6-4-2007(321): Here we have the requirements to be counted among the ranks of the noble Esq. You must posses a forested estate, herds of sheep, and granary full of grains of rice.

2) [dihutenosa] 5-9-2007(165): This is -Sama, a generic high term of respect for someone in an unusual profession. If you met a person that created a wooden sheep that was squeezing a single grain of rice out of its ass, you'd definitely call that person -sama. Because that is impressive.

3) [scottamus] 23-2-2006(48): A squire's (Esq.) job is to get his knight 3 things: weapons, women, and food. In this case a really bad squire brings back a piece of wood, a sheep, and a few grains of rice.

4) [crystalcastlecreature] 12-8-2008(39): This kanji actually means -sama. You are the creator of TREES, SHEEP, and RICE?! Ooooh great creator-SAMA!! (kneels).

5) [theasianpleaser] 10-11-2008(23): In Japan, your sama-ness is determined by how many trees, sheep, and grains of rice you have.

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