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[にん()·そく()·よせ()·()]
ninsokuyoseba
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[にん()·そく()·()··()]
ninsokuyoseba

Root Words:

[にん()·そく() + よせ()·()]
ninsoku + yoseba

English Meaning(s) for 人足寄場

noun
  1. labour camp for drifters, criminals, etc. (Edo period)

Definition and Synonyms for 人足寄場

Workhouse a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
Synonyms: ワークハウス, 人足寄場
Workhouse a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
Synonyms: 人足寄場

Meanings for each kanji in 人足寄場

» person
» leg; foot; be sufficient; counter for pairs of footwear
» draw near; stop in; bring near; gather; collect; send; forward
» location; place

Categories 人足寄場 is a member of

Jailhouse a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
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Poorhouse an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
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