娼
娼
11 strokes
Frequency: 2242
Meanings
prostitute
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あそびめ
Common Words
1
prostitute
Examples
ある少女の職業は娼婦だったが、彼女は自分のおばあちゃんにこのことを知られたくなかった。
A certain girl was a prostitute but didn't want her grandma to know.
1
相方 only
partner (esp. in manzai); companion
2
partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
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