watchman (low rank, often burakumin)
Historical term for a low-ranking watchman, often associated with burakumin status. Considered vulgar and derogatory; used mainly in historical contexts.
In the Edo period, the watchman patrolled the town.
番太という言葉は差別的な響きがあるため、現代では使われない。
The word 'banta' has discriminatory overtones and is not used in modern times.