(しつじ)

しつじ
noun
butler, steward
occupationperson
1. butler, steward, head servant
A head male servant who manages a household or estate. In modern Japanese, also associated with butler-themed cafes and anime/manga characters portraying elegant male servants.
執事(しつじ)ドア()けた
The butler opened the door.
I had tea at a butler cafe.
The mansion has a butler who has served for many years and knows everything about the household.

Usage

Traditionally refers to the head servant of a wealthy household, especially in Western-style estates. In modern pop culture, 執事(しつじ) has become a popular character archetype in anime, manga, and games (e.g., "Black Butler" / 黒執事(くろしつじ)). 執事(しつじ)喫茶(きっさ) (butler cafes) are themed cafes where staff dress and act as butlers.

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