町まち役やく人にん

also: ちょうやくにん

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Meanings

1

Edo-period town official; chōnin official

historical term

Historical term for an official chosen from the chōnin (townspeople) class during the Edo period, distinct from samurai officials.

See also: 町人

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During the Edo period, town officials handled the administration of the town.

町まち役やく人にんは町ちょう人にんの中なかから選えらばれた。

Town officials were chosen from among the chōnin.