Meaning & use
geisha
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A Japanese woman trained in traditional arts such as music, dance, and conversation, who is hired to entertain guests.
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The teahouse hosted a geisha who performed a traditional dance for the guests.
Becoming a geisha requires years of rigorous training in classical Japanese arts.
A note on using this word
A specific Japanese cultural role, often misunderstood in Western media; geisha are entertainers skilled in traditional arts, not to be confused with other roles.
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