A tailcoated butler standing in a Japanese interior, showing the cultural contrast between butler and shitsuji
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Shitsuji and Butler — Same Meaning or Different Words

Shitsuji is the Japanese translation, while butler is the original English term. We explain the origin of shitsuji, its relation to the English word, and how the terms are used in Japan today.

HomeButler DictionaryShitsuji and Butler — Same Meaning or Different Words

Shitsuji is the Japanese word for butler, though the two terms carry slightly different histories. This entry compares their origins and how each is used today.

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