Meaning of 公娼(こうしょう) in Japanese

公娼
Kana Reading
こうしょう
Romaji
kōshō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    licensed prostitution; registered prostitute

Related Kanji

娼

11 strokes

prostitute

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: あそびめ

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公 JLPT 2

4 strokes

public, prince, official, governmental

On'Yomi: コウ, ク

Kun'Yomi: おおやけ

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