青楼

せいろう

Meanings

1. Noun officially sanctioned brothel (Edo-period) See also: 女郎屋 (じょろうや). See also: 妓楼 (ぎろう).

Kanji

• 青 blue. Read as セイ.
• 楼 lofty building. Read as ロウ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists