女おんな三さん人にん寄よれば姦かしまし

expression

three women make a market

Proverb meaning that when women gather, they become noisy and talkative. The kanji 姦し (かしまし) literally means 'noisy'. Often used humorously or in a slightly old-fashioned way.

See also: 女三人寄れば姦しい

• 女おんな三さん人にん寄よれば姦かしましというけど、今日きょうの女じょ子し会かいも本ほん当とうに賑にぎやかだった。

  They say 'three women make a market,' and today's girls' gathering was really lively.