JMdict: 1371620
水商売 【みずしょうばい】
- [n] chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability
- [n] night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 水 | Water | スイ | みず, みず- |
| 商 | Make A Deal, Selling, Dealing In, Merchant | ショウ | あきな.う |
| 売 | Sell | バイ | う.る, う.れる |