"陰間" meaning in Japanese

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Noun

IPA: [ka̠ɡe̞ma̠] Forms: 陰間 [canonical] (ruby: (かげ), ()), kagema [romanization]
Etymology: Named after 陰の間, where younger kabuki actors received training (and engaged themselves into prostitution). Etymology templates: {{lang|ja|陰の間}} 陰の間 Head templates: {{ja-noun|かげま}} 陰(かげ)間(ま) • (kagema)
  1. (historical) a male sex worker Tags: historical
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Download raw JSONL data for 陰間 meaning in Japanese (1.3kB)

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