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

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 notes

In 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."

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for maiko

Niko Miko Eiko Kiko Keiko Akiko Eriko Reiko Seiko Kimiko Kumiko Fumiko

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Frequently asked questions

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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