maiko
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of maiko
from Japanese, literally: dancer
Example Sentences
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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
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
“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
“Businesses want to say, ‘We made success by ourselves,’ but maiko and geiko also help,” Ms. Doi said.
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 Hearn, Lafcadio
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