a traditional Japanese drawstring purse, hung from the 帯 (obi, “sash or belt”), used to contain small items such as a 火打ち (hiuchi, “striking flint, firestarter”, literally “fire + striker”), money, or medicine
巾着
巾着
a traditional Japanese drawstring purse, hung from the 帯 (obi, “sash or belt”), used to contain small items such as a 火打ち (hiuchi, “striking flint, firestarter”, literally “fire + striker”), money, or medicine
a traditional Japanese drawstring purse, hung from the 帯 (obi, “sash or belt”), used to contain small items such as a 火打ち (hiuchi, “striking flint, firestarter”, literally “fire + striker”), money, or medicine
(derogatory) a lackey, a toady, someone who is always at another's side in a subservient role
(historical, slang) during the Edo period, an unlicensed prostitute (possibly so called due to their lower earning capability than officially licensed prostitutes)
Synonym of 遣り手婆 (yarite baba): a madam in a bordello (so called for her role in handling the business side of things)
(slang) anything kept tightly closed; in particular, a woman's genitals
(historical, slang) a customer (in the jargon of the puppet theater community)
