“Prostitute” in Japanese
Short answer
Prostitute in Japanese is “女郎” (jouro). Full meaning: prostitute (esp. Edo period); bitch.
Other ways to say “Prostitute” in Japanese
娼婦
shoufu prostitute, harlot
街娼
gaishou prostitute, whore, streetwalker
売女
baita prostitute, whore; tramp, floozy, slut; prostitute
春婦
shunpu prostitute
娼妓
shougi prostitute, harlot
遊女
yuujo prostitute, harlot
パン助
pansuke prostitute
プロスティチュート
purosutichuuto prostitute
淫売
inbai prostitution, prostitute
暗者
kuramono prostitute; imposter, fraudster, trickster
賎業婦
sengyoufu prostitute
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