member of a group under a kumigashira; fire brigade member
Historical or organizational term for a member of a group led by a 組頭 (kumigashira), especially in Edo-period fire brigades or similar hierarchical units.
In the Edo period, the kumiko members engaged in firefighting under the orders of the kumigashira.
One of the muntins of the shoji screen broke.
This fitting creates a beautiful pattern with fine lattice members.
Compound of 組 (kumi, 'group' or 'set') and 子 (ko, 'child' or 'small element'). The historical derivation is straightforward, with the woodworking sense likely arising from the idea of small assembled pieces.