侍女

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 侍女 (じじょ), serving 侍 and woman 女 combine to denote a historical female attendant.
• Basic usage: 侍女 is a historical or literary term for a female attendant serving a high-ranking woman.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A historical female attendant
  • It is distinct from a general modern term for a female employee or domestic worker.