Lexical entry

キャバクラ

kyabakura

A bar or club where male customers are served by female hostesses.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoSemantic ShiftSource: English

Meaning

A nightlife venue in which customers, usually men, drink and talk with female hostesses. The term is typically used in a Japanese social and entertainment context.

nightlife venue
hostess service

Examples

Example Sentences

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キャバレークラブ

Establishment where female hostesses sit with and entertain male customers.

フロアレディー

A woman who works at a bar to entertain and serve customers.

サービスガール

A woman who serves customers or guests.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: possible-wasei, localization-needs-review
Active language: English