Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (つぼね) in Japanese

Kana Reading
つぼね
Romaji
tsubone
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    court lady; lady-in-waiting (Heian period)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    separate room in a palace (esp. for a lady) (Heian period)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    room for a very low class prostitute
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    very low class prostitute


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

7 strokes

bureau, board, office, affair, conclusion, court lady, lady-in-waiting, her apartment

On'Yomi: キョク

Kun'Yomi: つぼね

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