“Maid” in Japanese
Other ways to say “Maid” in Japanese
仲働き
nakabataraki maid (not working in the kitchen or living quarters)
小間使い
komazukai maid, handmaid
お手伝い
otetsudai maid, helper; help, assistance
お手伝いさん
otetsudaisan maid
女中
jochuu maidservant, housemaid, maid; hostess (in a ryokan), waitress (in a traditional restaurant)
家政婦
kaseifu housekeeper, maid
メイト
meeto maid
側仕え
sobazukae personal attendant, valet, maid
仲働
nakabataraki maid (not working in the kitchen or living quarters)
下働き
shitabataraki subordinate work, assistant; domestic duties, servant, maid, houseboy
下回り
shitamawari subordinate work, menial service, subordinate, underling, servant, maid; actor with a minor part (in kabuki, etc.); underside (of a car)
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