陰間

かげま

Also written as:
  • 蔭間

Meanings

  • Noun

    common noun
    1. homosexual prostitute who sold favors at banquets, etc. (late Edo).

      archaism

      See also 若衆 .

    2. actor-in-training in kabuki.

      archaism

Word informations

  • Common word: no
  • JLPT Level: None

Kanji

陰shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow
間interval, space
蔭shade, shadow, backing assistance

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