English–Japanese

“chamberlain” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijijū

Example

王は侍従を呼びました。ō wa ji jū o yo bi ma shi ta

The king called for the chamberlain.

Illustration for 侍従 (chamberlain)

How to say “chamberlain” in Japanese

“Chamberlain” in Japanese is 侍従 (jijū).

Refers to a high-ranking official who serves beside a sovereign and handles official communication and access to the court.

Full entry for 侍従: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 侍従

王の侍従は客を部屋へ案内しました。ō no ji jū wa kyaku o heya e an nai shi ma shi ta

The king's chamberlain escorted the guest to the room.

Tips for using 侍従

  • In historical English, a chamberlain could oversee a ruler's household finances as well as arrange access to the ruler, so the word names an office rather than a simple servant.

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