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“Factotum” in Japanese

Short answer
用人 younin よーにん

Factotum in Japanese is “用人” (younin). Full meaning: manager, steward, factotum, person next in rank to the chief retainers and in charge of general management and accounting in a samurai family (Edo period); useful person.

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