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キーセン 妓生
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1. kisaeng (Korean female entertainer)​From Korean “gisaeng”
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2. Kisaeng​Kisaeng (also spelled gisaeng), sometimes called ginyeo (기녀), were officially sanctioned Korean female entertainers or sometimes prostitutes. Kisaeng are artists who work to entertain others, such as the yangbans and kings. First appearing in the Goryeo Dynasty, kisaeng were legally entertainers of the government, required to perform various functions for the state. Many were employed at court, but they were also spread throughout the country.
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妓生 【キーサン】、妓生 【ぎせい】

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