See also: 秘书, 祕書, and 祕书

Chinese

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secret book; letter
trad. (秘書/祕書) /
simp. (秘书)
nonstandard simp. 祕书

Etymology

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In premodern China, originally the title for a government position in charge of reports to the throne, and imperial correspondence and directives.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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秘書

  1. secretary (person who does clerical work)
  2. (historical) title for an official in charge of reports to the throne as well as imperial correspondence and directives [est. 159 CE]

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Japanese

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Kanji in this term

Grade: 6
しょ
Grade: 2
on'yomi
Alternative spelling
祕書 (kyūjitai)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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()(しょ) (hisho

  1. secretary (person keeping records and handling clerical work)

Korean

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Hanja in this term

Noun

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秘書 (biseo) (hangeul 비서)

  1. Alternative spelling of 祕書

Vietnamese

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chữ Hán Nôm in this term

Noun

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秘書

  1. chữ Hán form of bí thư (secretary).