Meaning of 御用聞き(ごようきき) in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level 御用聞き, ご用聞き

Kana Reading ごようきき

Romaji goyōkiki

Parts of speech

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

Meaning

the rounds of tradesmen going door to door
Parts of speech

Meaning

route man; door-to-door tradesman; order taker; order-taking
Parts of speech

Meaning

thief taker; secret policeman

Related Kanji

御 JLPT 3

12 strokes

honorable, manipulate, govern

On'Yomi: ギョ, ゴ

Kun'Yomi: おん-, お-, み-

聞 JLPT 5

14 strokes

hear, ask, listen

On'Yomi: ブン, モン

Kun'Yomi: き.く, き.こえる

用 JLPT 4

5 strokes

utilize, business, service, use, employ

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: もち.いる