noun
Formal term for a woman who assists the bride during a wedding ceremony, often in traditional Japanese weddings.
花嫁介添人は、花嫁の衣装の世話をします。
The bridesmaid takes care of the bride's attire.
Compound of 花嫁 (bride) + 介添人 (attendant, helper). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with formal wedding roles.