acting on impulse; reckless action
Describes acting without thinking, often with negative consequences. Originates from hanafuda terminology.
He impulsively invested in stocks and lost a lot of money.
loose morals; easy virtue
Specifically refers to a geisha's lack of moral restraint or promiscuity. Often used in the compound 不見転芸者 (みずてんげいしゃ).
See also: 不見転芸者 (みずてんげいしゃ)
In the old pleasure quarters, geisha of loose morals were looked down upon.
loose geisha; promiscuous geisha
Original kanji spelling, now rare. The word is usually written in kana.
Alternate kanji spelling, also rare.
Originally from hanafuda (Japanese playing cards), where 不見転 referred to a reckless move. The exact derivation is uncertain.