郭言葉

くるわことば

Also written as:
  • 廓言葉, 郭詞, 廓詞

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. (linguistics terminology) sociolect or secret language used by prostitutes in red-light districts (Edo period); vulgar words used by prostitutes (Edo period).

      archaism

Word informations

  • Common word: no
  • JLPT Level: None

Kanji

郭enclosure, quarters, fortification, red-light district
言say
葉leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece
廓enclosure, quarter, red-light district
詞part of speech, words, poetry

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