noun

  1. hired thief taker (Edo-period), private detective, private secret policeman.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
目明し めあかし
 
 
目明かし めあかし
目明
目明 めあかし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)
bright, light
メイ あ.かり あきら (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)