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

あの芸者と私の間には、何一つ共通点がありません。

That geisha and I have nothing in common.

京都を旅行している時に、芸者さんを見ました。

When I was traveling in Kyoto, I saw a geisha.

あのYouTuberは元芸者なんで、色々な事情をよく知っているんですよ。

That YouTuber used to be a geisha, so she knows a lot about various matters.

Kanji Composition