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as you wish; your will
An honorific term for the will or wishes of a superior, or an acknowledgment meaning "understood" or "as you command."
「すぐに用意せよ」「御意」
"Prepare it immediately." "As you wish."
殿様のご御意のままに。
As the lord commands.
「この件は任せる」「御意にございます」
"I'm leaving this matter to you." "As you wish, my lord."
HISTORICAL/ARCHAIC:
This is very formal, archaic language associated with feudal Japan. Used when addressing lords, royalty, or high-ranking officials.
MODERN USAGE:
- Historical dramas (時代劇)
- Period novels
- Ironic/humorous use when pretending to be subservient
- Some traditional businesses or formal contexts
CONTEXT:
Used as a response to show understanding and compliance with an order from a superior. Similar to "Yes, my lord" or "As you command."
RELATED:
- 仰せの通り - as you say
- 承知いたしました - understood (modern polite)