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geisha, female entertainer
A professional female entertainer trained in traditional Japanese arts such as music, dance, and conversation. Geisha entertain guests at banquets, tea houses, and other gatherings.
芸者が踊った。
The geisha danced.
京都には芸者の文化が残っている。
The culture of geisha remains in Kyoto.
彼女は若いころから芸者として修行を積んできた。
She has been training as a geisha since she was young.
USAGE:
芸者 refers to female entertainers skilled in traditional arts. In Kyoto, they are often called 芸妓, and apprentice geisha are called 舞妓. The word 芸者 is well known internationally but is sometimes associated with misconceptions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 芸者を呼ぶ: to call a geisha (for a banquet)
- 芸者遊び: geisha entertainment
- 芸者姿: geisha appearance/attire