seclusion hut for menstruation or childbirth
Archaic term for a separate dwelling where women stayed during menstruation or childbirth, reflecting historical customs of ritual seclusion.
In the past, there was a custom for women to stay in a separate hut during their period.
Archaic euphemism for menstruation, derived from the practice of staying in a separate hut. Not used in modern Japanese.
The word 他家 was once used as a euphemism for menstruation.
Standard kanji spelling for this archaic term.
Alternate kanji spelling, less common.
Literally 'other house', referring to a separate hut used for ritual seclusion during menstruation or childbirth. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term reflects old customs of impurity avoidance.