炊すい婦ふすいふじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounfemale cook; kitchen maidA somewhat dated term for a woman employed to cook, especially in a household or institution. In modern contexts, 料理人 or コック are more common for professional cooks regardless of gender.昔むかしの大おおきな屋や敷しきには炊すい婦ふがいた。In old large residences, there was a kitchen maid.