美人局

Reading

Kana: つつもたせ

Romaji: tsutsumotase

Definition

noun

1

scheme in which a man and woman trick another man into a compromising situation for blackmail; badger game

Kanji

美

Readings: ビ、 ミ、 うつく.しい

Meanings: beauty, beautiful

人

Readings: ジン、 ニン、 ひと、 -り、 -と

Meaning: person

局

Readings: キョク、 つぼね

Meanings: bureau, board, office, affair, conclusion, court lady, lady-in-waiting, her apartment