公娼

Reading

Kana: こうしょう

Romaji: koushō

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