- slaves (lowest class in the ritsuryō system); bondservantsonly applies to ぬひhistorical term
- male and female servants; manservants and maids
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning refers to individuals in a societal system where they are considered property, serving their masters without personal freedom, typical of the ritsuryō system in historical Japan.
Generated: This meaning indicates a broader category of individuals who serve in domestic roles, which may or may not imply a lack of freedom compared to the first meaning.