Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 置き屋(おきや) in Japanese

置き屋, 置屋
Kana Reading
おきや
Romaji
okiya
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    geisha house

Related Kanji

屋 JLPT 4

9 strokes

roof, house, shop, dealer, seller

On'Yomi: オク

Kun'Yomi: や

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置 JLPT 3

13 strokes

placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: お.く, -お.き

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