noun

Messages.hist.
  1. hired thief taker (Edo period), private detective, private secret policeman.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
目明し めあかし
 
 
目明かし めあかし
目明
目明 めあかし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)
bright, light
メイ あ.かり あきら (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)