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侍妾 (じしょう, jishou) Japanese meaning: concubine | Kotomora じ 字
Kanji 侍 waiter, samurai, wait upon Related words 側そく 室しつ 側室 is a more formal term for a concubine, often used in historical or legal contexts, while 侍妾 emphasizes the personal service aspect.
愛あい 人じん 愛人 is a modern term for a lover or mistress, often implying an extramarital affair, whereas 侍妾 is a historical term for a recognized secondary wife.
Etymology Compound of 侍 (じ, 'to serve') and 妾 (しょう, 'concubine'), literally 'serving concubine'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with this meaning.
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