Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 花魁(おいらん) in Japanese

花魁, 華魁
Kana Reading
おいらん
Romaji
oiran
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    courtesan; prostitute; oiran


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

charging ahead of others

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: さきがけ, かしら

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JLPT 1

10 strokes

splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous

On'Yomi: カ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: はな

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JLPT 5

7 strokes

flower

On'Yomi: カ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: はな

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