A student that performs housework in exchange for food and lodging. They are better known for their outfits, which consists of a [[dress shirt]] under a [[kimono]] with [[hakama]], sometimes with a cap.

Commonly seen in Meiji and Taisho-Era images, alongside the military-style school boys outfits and girls in [[meiji schoolgirl uniform|meiji schoolgirl uniforms]].

h4. See Also

* [[Tag Group:Attire]]
* [[Japanese Clothes]]
書生