noun
cleaning lady; charwoman
A somewhat dated term for a woman employed to do cleaning and other odd jobs, often in an office or public building.
彼女は役所で雑役婦として働いている。
She works as a cleaning lady at the government office.
Compound of 雑役 (odd jobs, miscellaneous duties) and 婦 (woman, lady). The term reflects a historical division of labor where women were hired for cleaning and other menial tasks.