shikibu

Example:She was appointed as an imperial secretary, a role of great responsibility and status.

Definition:A high-ranking official in the service of the Emperor or Empress, responsible for various administrative tasks and often held by women in the Heian period.

Example:As a civil servant, she was responsible for overseeing the imperial archives.

Definition:A government worker employed in the executive branch of a government, often with supervisory duties or specialized knowledge.