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[み(身)·う(請)·け]
miuke
noun, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[み(身)·う(受)·け]
miuke
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[み(身)·うけ(請)]
miuke
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English Meaning(s) for 身請け

noun, suru verb
  1. paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage
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Definition and Synonyms for 身請け

Ransom exchange or buy back for money
Synonyms: 落籍す, 請け出す, 買い戻す, 身請け
Ransom under threat
Synonyms: 落籍す, 請け出す, 買い戻す, 身請け

Meanings for each kanji in 身請け

» somebody; person; one's station in life
» solicit; invite; ask

Categories 身請け is a member of

Exchange give to, and receive from, one another
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