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娼婦

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 娼婦

ょうふ
Noun
Freq #14463
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.

Kanji in this Word

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
11 strokes
Frequency: 671
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

lady
woman
wife
bride

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よめ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
10 strokes

Meanings

prostitute
actor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とな.える
わざおぎ
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