noun
maiko
Maiko (noun) means a young woman training to become a geisha in Japan. Example: “The maiko walked through Kyoto in her elaborate kimono.”
noun
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A young woman training to become a geisha in Japan.
"The maiko walked through Kyoto in her elaborate kimono."
"It takes years of training before a maiko becomes a full geisha."
How to use maiko
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA geisha-in-training, usually a teenager, most associated with Kyoto.
Common pairings
a maiko in Kyoto
maiko training
become a maiko
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Word forms
- Plural
- maikos
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Etymology
From Japanese 舞妓 (maiko), literally "dancing child."
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What does “maiko” mean?
The word “maiko” means a young woman training to become a geisha in Japan. In plain terms, a geisha-in-training, usually a teenager, most associated with Kyoto.
How do you use “maiko” in a sentence?
Here is “maiko” used in a sentence: “The maiko walked through Kyoto in her elaborate kimono.”
What part of speech is “maiko”?
“Maiko” is a noun.
Where does the word “maiko” come from?
The word “maiko” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 舞妓 (maiko), literally "dancing child.".
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