The Vocabulary of Errands

Ochakumi (お茶汲み): serving tea, especially at a company.

Kaban-mochi (かばん持ち): a bag carrier. Someone who carries the bag for another. Also a private secretary, or a flunky who follows a person of high rank everywhere.

Zatsuyō (雑用): odd jobs. Small tasks that need to be done but are not one’s main duties.

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