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遊女
Hiragana
ゆうじょ / あそびめ
Noun
archaic
Japanese Meaning
遊女（ゆうじょ）は、主に遊廓や遊里などで客を相手にして遊興・性的接待を行う女性を指す、日本の古典的な呼称である。 / 江戸時代などにおいて、特定の店や楼に所属し、金銭を対価として男性をもてなす職業に従事した女性。 / 芸事や会話などで客を楽しませることを主としつつ、しばしば性的な奉仕も行った女性。
Easy Japanese Meaning
むかしのことばで、おかねをもらっておとこをたのしませるおんな
Sense（1）
(archaic) prostitute
（ canonical ）
（ romanization ）
（ hiragana ）
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遊女
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Prostitutes in the Edo period, known as 'Yujo', were known for their artistic skills.
Prostitutes in the Edo period, known as 'Yujo', were known for their artistic skills.
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江戸時代の遊女は、芸を身につけていたことで知られています。
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