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風呂屋

Reading

Kana: ふろや
Romaji: furoya
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

public bathhouse

2

bathhouse proprietor

Note: sensitive

Kanji

Readings: フウ、 フ、 かぜ、 かざ-、 -かぜ
Meanings: wind, air, style, manner
Readings: ロ、 リョ、 せぼね
Meanings: spine, backbone
Readings: オク、 や
Meanings: roof, house, shop, dealer, seller

Example Sentence

火事(かじ)風呂屋(ふろや)からでた。
➥The fire started in the bathhouse.
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