noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
fraction; odd amount
Refers to a fractional or leftover amount, often in financial contexts. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally.
端数は切り捨ててください。
Please round down the fractional amount.
端の出ないように計算する。
Calculate so that no odd amount remains.
noun
odd money; small change
Abbreviation of 端金 (はしたがね). Refers to a small amount of money or loose change.
See also: 端金
「端金」の略として「はした」が使われることがある。
はした is sometimes used as an abbreviation for 端金 (small change).
noun
low-class female servant
Archaic term for a low-ranking female servant. Abbreviation of 端女 (はしため).
See also: 端女
古文書では「端」が下女を指すことがある。
In old documents, 端 can refer to a low-class female servant.
Derived from 端 (はし, 'edge' or 'end') with the suffix た, indicating a small or leftover part. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.