also: もんぴ
day prostitutes had to receive clients
Historical term from the Edo period; refers to a designated day when prostitutes were obligated to entertain clients. Rare in modern usage.
See also: 物日
In the Edo period, on 紋日, prostitutes had to receive clients.
Standard kanji spelling; also read もんぴ.
Alternate reading; less common than もんび.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 紋 (pattern, crest) and 日 (day) may refer to a marked or special day on the calendar.