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[め(目)·あ(明)·か·し]
meakashi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[め(目)·あか(明)·し]
meakashi
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[め(目)·あかし(明)]
meakashi
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English Meaning(s) for 目明かし

noun
  1. hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
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Definition and Synonyms for 目明かし

Police Detective a police officer who investigates crimes
Synonyms: てく, でか, デカ, でかい, 刑事, 岡っ引き, 岡引き, 御用聞き, 目明し

Meanings for each kanji in 目明かし

» eye; class; look; insight; experience; care; favor
» bright; light

Categories 目明かし is a member of

Officer a member of a police force
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