雲くも助すけ

noun

ruffian palanquin bearer (Edo period)

Historical term for a rough, often exploitative palanquin bearer during the Edo period. Not used in modern contexts except in historical descriptions.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だいの雲くも助すけは、旅たび人びとから法ほう外がいな駄だ賃ちんを要よう求きゅうすることがあった。

  During the Edo period, ruffian palanquin bearers sometimes demanded exorbitant fees from travelers.

noun

thug; ruffian; scoundrel; exploiter

Derogatory term for a thuggish or exploitative person. Carries a strong negative connotation and is not used in polite conversation.

• あんな雲くも助すけみたいな奴やつに金かねを貸かすな。

  Don't lend money to a thug like that.