maid-in-waiting (ritsuryō system)
Historical term for a female attendant serving at the imperial court under the ritsuryō system. Archaic; used only in historical contexts.
Uneme were women who served at the imperial court under the ritsuryō system.
Standard kanji form for this historical term.
The term 采女 (うねめ) is of native Japanese origin, referring to a specific court role in ancient Japan. The exact derivation is uncertain.