also: ぞうこ
noun
Historical term for a class of skilled workers under the ritsuryō legal codes of ancient Japan.
律令制下では、雑戸は特定の技術を持つ職人集団だった。
Under the ritsuryō system, the zakko were groups of artisans with specialized skills.
Compound of 雑 (zatsu, 'miscellaneous') and 戸 (ko, 'household'), referring to various artisan households in the ritsuryō system.