geisha and maiko
Collective term for geisha (芸妓) and apprentice geisha (舞妓), primarily used in Kyoto's hanamachi districts.
In Kyoto's hanamachi, geisha and maiko entertain at ozashiki banquets.
Compound of 芸妓 (geisha) and 舞妓 (maiko). The term is used to refer to both groups collectively, especially in Kyoto.