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Meaning of geiko

geiko: 1º_ In oriental martial arts is called geiko or keiko training, practice on what was previously learned. Although it is not Spanish, it is widely used in sports. 2º_ It is also the name given to the geisha in the districts of Gion and Pontocho of the city of Kyoto. The origin is in the voice 33464; 22931; ( gueikjo ) , where 33464; ( guei ) is interpreted as "art", but curiously today 22931; (KJO) is associated with prostitution rather than training.; Geiko-refers to a certain type of Japanese artist. of which in 1920 there were 80 . 000; today there are only about a thousand, but their fascination remains-In the West they are called geisha, but in Japan they are geikos and at first they were male. Before, their apprenticeship began at age six and today begins at 15-Extremely discreet, dressing a geisha can cost the same or more than buying a house-

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