maiko
Britishnoun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of maiko
from Japanese, literally: dancer
Example Sentences
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Netflix in particular has engaged with the genre through older hits such as Midnight Diner and more recent releases such as The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House.
From Salon
“They’re just unable, actually, to pay rent because the rents have been increasing so quickly,” said Maiko Winkler-Chin, director of the Seattle Office of Housing.
From Seattle Times
“Once we award and make that commitment, it’s a priority to follow through on that commitment,” said Office of Housing Director Maiko Winkler-Chin.
From Seattle Times
"It's not just wine, in general everything's going up, especially my favourite imported items," said Maiko Kissaka, a 49-year-old manager at a foreign investment company.
From Reuters
Eager visitors harassed geisha’s apprentices, maiko, for photographs on their way to work.
From New York Times
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