Definition of 御用聞き (ごようきき)

よう

御用聞き

ごようきき

goyoukiki

noun
1.
the rounds of tradesmen going door to door
2.
route man, door-to-door tradesman, order taker, order-taking
3.
thief taker, secret policeman
See also:岡っ引き
Other readings:
ご用聞き【ごようきき】
Related Kanji
honorable, manipulate, govern
utilize, business, service, use, employ
hear, ask, listen