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公娼

Reading

Kana: こうしょう
Romaji: koushō
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

licensed prostitution; registered prostitute

See also: 私娼

Kanji

公
Readings: コウ、 ク、 おおやけ
Meanings: public, prince, official, governmental
娼
Readings: ショウ、 あそびめ
Meaning: prostitute