Historical term for a chamberlain, an officer who managed the household of a monarch or noble.
侍従官は宮中で重要な役割を果たした。
The chamberlain played an important role in the imperial court.
Compound of 侍従 (じじゅう, 'chamberlain') and 官 (かん, 'official'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term refers to a specific court position.