辻つじ番ばん

noun

Edo-period town watchmen

Historical term for watchmen stationed at street corners in Edo-period towns to maintain public order and fire watch.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だい、辻つじ番ばんは町まちの安あん全ぜんを守まもる重じゅう要ような役やく割わりを担になっていた。

  During the Edo period, town watchmen played an important role in keeping the town safe.