Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 祝女(のろ) in Japanese

祝女, 巫女
Kana Reading
のろ
Romaji
noro
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    hereditary caste of female mediums in Okinawa


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On'Yomi: シュク, シュウ

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On'Yomi: ジョ, ニョ, ニョウ

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