Japayuki-san
English
Etymology
Blend of Japan + karayuki-san
Pronunciation
- (Philippines) IPA(key): /d͡ʒɐ.pɐˌju.kɪ ˈsan̪/
Noun
Japayuki-san (plural Japayuki-san)
- (Philippines, derogatory) A Filipina who travels to Japan to work as an entertainer, with implications of prostitution.
Descendants
- → Tagalog: japayuki