brothel with beautiful women; family with a beautiful woman
Literary term for a brothel or household known for a beautiful woman. Rare in modern Japanese; mainly encountered in classical or historical contexts.
It is said that the patrons who frequented the vermilion mansion fell in love at first sight with its beautiful proprietress.
vermillion-lacquered mansion
Original meaning: a mansion painted with vermilion lacquer, often associated with wealthy or noble residences in classical Chinese and Japanese literature. Now largely historical.
In the poem, the vermilion mansion is depicted as a symbol of prosperity.