noun
service of a prostitute; sexual entertainment
Historical term from the Edo-period pleasure quarters, referring to the service or entertainment provided by a courtesan or prostitute. Rare in modern Japanese outside of historical or literary contexts.
江戸時代の遊郭では、床あしらいの良し悪しが客の評判を左右した。
In the Edo-period pleasure quarters, the quality of a courtesan's service greatly influenced her reputation among clients.