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わかす【若衆】 : wakasu | define meaning
wakasu
Pronunciation: [wakasu]
Definition
Noun
- Young nobleman who has not yet come of age and works in civil service
- (Euphemism) Younger partner in a homosexual relationship
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese わかしゅ【若衆】 wakashu "young nobleman who has not yet come of age; younger partner in a homosexual relationship" and its variant わかしゅう wakashuu.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 若衆 |
| Kana | わかす |
| Romanization | wakasu |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [wakasu] |
意味：わかしゅ・わかしゅう【若衆】
Categories:
若衆
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2026, April 12). わかす【若衆】 : wakasu | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, April 23, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/8419/wakasu/.