chore; odd job; miscellaneous duties
Refers to various small, non-specialized tasks, often manual or routine, that need to be done around a workplace, home, or organization.
Newcomers often start with odd jobs.
He is assigned miscellaneous duties at the company.
cleaning lady; charwoman
Compound of 雑 (miscellaneous) and 役 (duty, role). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning follows directly from the kanji.