This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

綺麗どころ

綺麗所、 奇麗どころ、 奇麗所

Readings

Kana: きれいどころ、きれいどこ
Romaji: kireidokoro, kireidoko
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

geisha; Japanese singing and dancing girl

2

dressed-up beautiful woman

Kanji

Readings: キ、 あや
Meanings: figured cloth, beautiful
Readings: レイ、 うるわ.しい、 うら.らか
Meanings: lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent
Readings: ショ、 ところ、 -ところ、 どころ、 とこ
Meaning: place
Readings: キ、 く.しき、 あや.しい、 くし、 めずら.しい
Meanings: strange, strangeness, curiosity