In the karyu-kai (world of the Geisha - Japanese professional female entertainer at drinking party), the fees (gratuity) paid to a geisha are called, 'Hanadai' (fee to Geisha for flower), 'Gyokudai' (fee to Geisha for jeweleries), or 'Senkodai' (fee to Geisha for incense).' 花柳界では、芸妓の代金(ご祝儀)を「花代」「玉代」「線香代」と称する。 |