maiko
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of maiko
from Japanese, literally: dancer
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"But the Miyako Odori is a one-hour show in which geisha and maiko have the opportunity to showcase the arts they practise daily," she said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
“I’ve seen maiko bursting into tears and fending off people who want to have their photo taken with them. They are not on display. This is a live, working environment.”
From The Guardian ● Jun. 14, 2018
Most are here for one reason: to catch a glimpse of the Gion district’s geiko and maiko – or qualified and trainee geisha.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 14, 2018
An hourlong tea ceremony for six guests with one maiko costs about $250.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2015
By suggestion this motion is poetically compared to the graceful swaying of a maiko, or dancing-girl, extending her arms and waving the long wide sleeves of her silken robe.
From Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Second Series by Lafcadio Hearn
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