下げ足そく番ばん

noun

footwear attendant; doorman in charge of footwear

Historical role at traditional Japanese inns, restaurants, or theaters; responsible for storing and returning guests' footwear.

• 旅りょ館かんの下げ足そく番ばんが、お客きゃくの靴くつを預あずかってくれた。

  The footwear attendant at the inn took care of the guests' shoes.