Meaning

Primary

Geisha

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The arts are performed by someone. Who is that someone? Well, think about the reading for this kanji. Do you recognize the word? It's geisha.

Reading

げいしゃ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 芸者さん

    geisha

    芸者たち

    the geishas

    芸者あそび

    professional entertainment provided by geisha

Context Sentences

あの芸者とわたしの間には、何一つ共通点がありません。

That geisha and I have nothing in common.

日本に旅行に行ったらぜひ芸者のかっ好をして京都の町を練り歩いてみたいです。

When I travel to Japan, I would certainly like to dress like a geisha and parade around Kyoto.

コウイチ、昨日は私達が芸者遊びをしている間、フグと私の子どもを見ててくれてありがとう。再度お礼が言いたくて。

Koichi, I just wanted to say thank you again for taking care of Fugu and my kid yesterday while we were drinking with geisha.

Kanji Composition