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舎人 【しゃじん】
- [n] servant; valet; footman
- [n] someone who works in close quarters with the emperor or imperial family
- [n] low-ranking official who works for the imperial family or nobility (under the ritsuryō system)
- [n] ox-tender for oxcarts; horse boy
- [n] honorary junior official of the Imperial Household Department's Board of Ceremonies involved in miscellaneous duties related to ceremonies
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 舎 | Cottage, Inn, Hut, House, Mansion | シャ, セキ | やど.る |
| 人 | Person | ジン, ニン | ひと, -り, -と |