jinrikimen
noun (an archaic term for a rickshaw-puller in Japan during the Meiji period) as in strong fondness
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Example:Before the introduction of bicycles and motorized vehicles, human porters, or jinrikimen, were crucial for transporting goods across short distances.
Definition:A person who carries goods or passengers manually.
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Example:During the early Meiji period, footmen, like jinrikimen, were a common sight in Japanese cities.
Definition:A male servant who carries packages or luggage for their owner, or a man who walks in front of a carriage to clear the way or help passengers in or out.
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