Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 垢掻き(あかかき) in Japanese

垢掻き
Kana Reading
あかかき
Romaji
akakaki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    female assistant who scrubbed customers at public baths and also offered sexual services (Edo period)


Kanji in this word

9 strokes

dirt, grime, earwax

On'Yomi: コウ, ク

Kun'Yomi: あか, はじ

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11 strokes

scratch, rake, comb, paddle, behead

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: か.く

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