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JLPT N1

売春

売春 is the formal, legal word for prostitution. You’ll see it in news reports or legal papers.

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売春する verb form
売春婦 ばいしゅんふ - prostitute
Noun, Suru verb

Prostitution

The act of selling sexual services in exchange for money.

Example

日本 で は 売春 は 法律 で 禁止 され て い ます 。

In Japan, prostitution is prohibited by law.

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売春
ばいしゅん
売春 is the formal, legal word for prostitution. You'll see it in news reports or legal papers.
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