Meaning of 伎女(ぎじょ) in Japanese

伎女, 妓女
Kana Reading
ぎじょ
Romaji
gijo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    woman entertainer; prostitute

Related Kanji

女 JLPT 5

3 strokes

woman, female

On'Yomi: ジョ, ニョ, ニョウ

Kun'Yomi: おんな, め

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伎 JLPT 1

6 strokes

deed, skill

On'Yomi: ギ, キ

Kun'Yomi: わざ, わざおぎ

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妓

7 strokes

stretch, singing girl, geisha, prostitute

On'Yomi: ギ, キ

Kun'Yomi: わざおぎ, うたいめ

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