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thumb|An apprentice geiko on the day of her , the occasion when a becomes an apprentice proper. Notice two dangling on the sides of her hairstyle.|alt=An apprentice wearing formal black kimono and tall sandals

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  • Work
  • Origin
  • Appearance
  • Hair
  • Kimono and outfit
  • {{transliteration|ja|Hikizuri}}
  • {{transliteration|ja|Darari obi}}
  • Kimono
  • {{transliteration|ja|Obi}}
  • Contemporary controversies
  • In media
  • Gallery
  • References
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thumb|An apprentice geiko on the day of her , the occasion when a becomes an apprentice proper. Notice two dangling on the sides of her hairstyle.|alt=An apprentice wearing formal black kimono and tall sandals

A is an apprentice geisha (geiko in Kyoto). Their jobs consist of performing songs, dances, and playing the or other traditional Japanese instruments for visitors during banquets and parties, known as .

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