noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A Japanese girl from a poor agricultural region who was sent abroad to work as a prostitute. historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

beaubroadcourtesancreature of the nightdrabgigolo

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 唐行(からゆ)きさん (karayuki-san, “Ms. Gone-to-China/abroad”).

Related phrases

Japayuki-san

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