寄場

寄せ場

Reading

Kana: よせば

Romaji: yoseba

Definitions

noun

1

gathering place

2

labour camp for drifters, criminals, etc. (Edo period)

Note: abbreviation

See also: 人足寄場

3

entertainment hall (for rakugo, manzai, magic, music, etc.); vaudeville theater (theatre); music hall

See also: 寄席

Kanji

寄

Readings: キ、 よ.る、 -よ.り、 よ.せる

Meanings: draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward

場

Readings: ジョウ、 チョウ、 ば

Meanings: location, place