“Janitor” in Japanese
Short answer
Janitor in Japanese is “用務員” (youmuin). Full meaning: janitor, caretaker, custodian.
Other ways to say “Janitor” in Japanese
掃除人
soujinin janitor, cleaner
使丁
shitei servant, janitor, messenger
清掃員
seisouin cleaner, janitor
掃除屋
soujiya cleaner, janitor
管理人
kanrinin administrator, janitor, manager, concierge, caretaker, superintendent, supervisor; custodian, executor
守衛
shuei (security) guard, caretaker, janitor, doorkeeper, gatekeeper
門番
monban gatekeeper, door guard, doorman, concierge, janitor
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