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What does 巫女 (みこ, miko) mean?

巫女 (みこ, miko) means miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines.

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Readingみこ
Romajimiko
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みこ
miko

miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines

  1. 1noun miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines
  2. 2noun medium; sorceress; shamaness

Also written: 神子、巫子

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