JLPT N1
売春婦
This is a formal word for a prostitute. You’ll mostly see it in legal, historical, or news writing. It often sounds clinical.
Readings
Other forms
娼婦 shoufu, a more literary/historical term
風俗嬢 fuuzokujou, a modern euphemism for a sex worker
Noun
Prostitute
A woman who provides sexual services in exchange for money.
Example
法律 で は 売春婦 を 雇う こと は 禁止 され て い ます 。
The law prohibits hiring prostitutes.
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