Word details
郭言葉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 郭言葉.
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Entry
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Linguistics
sociolect or secret language used by prostitutes in red-light districts (Edo period); vulgar words used by prostitutes (Edo period)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
郭
enclosure, quarters, fortification, red-light district
10 strokesFrequency 1,670JLPT N1Grade 8
On
カク
Kun
くるわ
Nanori
ひろ
言
say, word
7 strokesFrequency 83JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ゲンゴン
Kun
い.うこと
Nanori
とき
葉
leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece
12 strokesFrequency 414JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ヨウ
Kun
は
Nanori
よわ
廓
enclosure, quarter, red-light district
14 strokes
On
カク
Kun
くるわとりで
詞
part of speech, words, poetry
12 strokesFrequency 1,636JLPT N2Grade 6
On
シ
Kun
ことば
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