also: みやづこ
noun
servant of the imperial court
Archaic term for a low-ranking attendant or servant at the imperial court in ancient Japan. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical contexts.
古事記には、御奴として仕えた者の記述がある。
In the Kojiki, there is a description of someone who served as a servant of the imperial court.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 御 (honorable) and 奴 (servant) suggest a compound meaning 'honorable servant,' likely referring to a low-ranking attendant at the imperial court.