Meaning of 瞽女(ごぜ) in Japanese

瞽女
Kana Reading
ごぜ
Romaji
goze
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    blind female beggar who sings or plays shamisen

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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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瞽

18 strokes

blind person

On'Yomi: コ

Kun'Yomi: めし.い

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