Meaning of 典侍(てんじ) in Japanese

典侍
Kana Reading
てんじ
Romaji
tenji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    maid of honor; maid of honour; lady-in-waiting

Related Kanji

侍 JLPT 1

8 strokes

waiter, samurai, wait upon, serve

On'Yomi: ジ, シ

Kun'Yomi: さむらい, はべ.る

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典 JLPT 1

8 strokes

code, ceremony, law, rule

On'Yomi: テン, デン

Kun'Yomi:

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