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随員 (ずいいん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
attendant ; member of a retinue ; entourage member
Refers to a person who accompanies a high-ranking official, diplomat, or dignitary as part of their official party. Often used in political or diplomatic contexts.
Kanji 随 follow, though, notwithstanding 員 employee, member, number Similar words 随ずい 行こう 随行 is the act of accompanying or the group itself, while 随員 specifically refers to an individual member of that group.
付つ き 人びと 付き人 is a more general term for a personal attendant or assistant, not necessarily in an official diplomatic context.
Etymology Compound of 随 (follow, accompany) and 員 (member, personnel). The term is used in formal, often governmental, settings.
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The foreign minister visited Japan accompanied by several attendants.
