Jailer - Kanshu

Japanese: 看守 - かんしゅ

〘 noun 〙 (━suru) ① To watch over; to keep watch. Also, the person who does so. ※Ryo Gikai (718) Maintenance "In general, there are _only _two government ships, <abbreviated> _two soldiers _{and one} prison guard" [Fukuei Zensho - Hokobu, Shuei Kyuen] ② A prison official who is in charge of watching over prisoners, making them work, and administering prison affairs. Prison officer. Prison guard. ※Dajokan Tatsu No. 41 - July 17, 1882 (Meiji 15) "Example of the Provisions for Assistance to Constables and Prison Guards"

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Japanese:

〘名〙 (━する)① 見まもること。番をすること。また、その人。※令義解（718）営繕「凡有_二官船_一之処〈略〉量遣_二兵士_一看守」〔福恵全書‐保甲部・守禦救援〕② 刑務所で、囚人の監視、使役、監獄事務などにたずさわる職員。刑務官。看守人。※太政官達第四一号‐明治一五年（1882）七月一七日「巡査看守給助例」

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