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Kotomora

廷てい吏り

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Meanings

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noun

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).