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水商売 【みずしょうばい】

  1. [n] chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability
  2. [n] night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
水 Water スイ みず, みず- 1
商 Make A Deal, Selling, Dealing In, Merchant ショウ あきな.う 3
売 Sell バイ う.る, う.れる 2