引ひき手て茶ぢゃ屋や

noun

teahouse that introduces clients to prostitutes

Historical term for a teahouse in Edo-period red-light districts that acted as an intermediary, arranging introductions between customers and courtesans. Related to 中宿 (nakayado) in function.

See also: 中宿

• 江え戸ど時じ代だい、引ひき手て茶ぢゃ屋やは遊ゆう郭かくで客きゃくと遊ゆう女じょを引ひき合あわせる役やく割わりを果はたした。

  In the Edo period, hikitejaya served to introduce clients to courtesans in the pleasure quarters.