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Meanings
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court attendant; court clerk; bailiff; usher
Historical term for a low-ranking court official who handled clerical tasks, maintained order, and assisted in proceedings. Not used in modern Japanese court systems; the modern equivalent is 裁判所書記官 (court clerk) or 廷吏 (historical).
In Meiji-era courts, court attendants maintained order in the courtroom.
The court clerk handed the documents to the judge.