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[せい()·ろう()]
seirou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 青楼

noun
  1. officially sanctioned brothel (Edo-period)

Definition and Synonyms for 青楼

Cathouse a building where prostitutes are available
Synonyms: 亡八, 売春宿, 女郎屋, 妓楼, 娼家, 娼楼, 揚屋, 暗屋, 曖昧宿, 曖昧屋, 淫売宿, 淫売屋, 矢場, 矢庭, 置屋, 貸座敷, 轡屋, 遊女屋, 銘酒屋, 青楼

Meanings for each kanji in 青楼

» blue; green
» watchtower; lookout; high building

Categories 青楼 is a member of

Edifice a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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