局女郎

Reading

Kana: つぼねじょろう
Romaji: tsubonejorou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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prostitute of the lowest class (Edo period)

Kanji

Readings: キョク、 つぼね
Meanings: bureau, board, office, affair, conclusion, court lady, lady-in-waiting, her apartment
Readings: ジョ、 ニョ、 ニョウ、 おんな、 め
Meanings: woman, female
Readings: ロウ、 リョウ、 おとこ
Meanings: son, counter for sons