noun
maiko
noun
1
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
Word Forms
maikos plural, maiko plural
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Etymology
From Japanese 舞妓 (maiko), literally "dancing child."