Definition of 目明し (めあかし)
めあか
目明し
めあかし
meakashi
noun
•
hired thief taker (Edo-period), private detective, private secret policeman
See also:岡っ引き
Other readings:
目明かし【めあかし】
、目明【めあかし】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
| 目 | eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor |
| 明 | bright, light |