Definition of 江湖 (こうこ)

noun
1.
the public, the world
2.
rivers and lakes(orig. meaning)
3.
secluded place, hermit's residence(archaism)
Other readings:
江湖【ごうこ】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
creek, inlet, bay
lake