よたか
夜鷹
1. grey nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)Usually written using kana alone
2. nightjar (any bird of family Caprimulgidae); goatsuckerUsually written using kana alone
3. streetwalker; low class prostitute (Edo period)Only applies to 夜鷹
4. soba vendors who walk around at night; soba sold by these vendorsAbbreviation, Only applies to 夜鷹, See also 夜鷹蕎麦
蚊母鳥 【よたか】、怪鴟 【よたか】、蚊母鳥 【ぶんぼちょう】、ヨタカ
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