The kanji 殿 primarily means "mister," "lord," "palace," or "temple." It signifies a person of high status, respect, or a grand building. It implies a sense of formality, reverence, and sometimes, a dwelling place of significance.

・On-yomi (音読み): テン (ten) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): との (tono)

⚫︎ お殿様 Translation: Lord; master (often used for feudal lords) ⚫︎ 殿下 Translation: Your Excellency; Your Highness (a respectful form of address) ⚫︎ 御殿 Translation: Palace; mansion

The kanji 殿 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). The left side is "gun" (gun, an area for dwelling) and the right side is "dian" (a kitchen or a central hall). It suggests a building, and especially a grand one. This combination indicates a place associated with important people. Over time, the meaning broadened to encompass the person of high standing who resides there.