Yujo or Asobime was a prostitute who did sexual service to men at yukaku (prostitute quarters) or a posting station, and the meaning of yujo is generally considered 'a woman who has her guest make merry.'
遊女（ゆうじょ、あそびめ）とは、遊郭や宿場で男性に性的サービスをした娼婦で、「客を遊ばせる女性｣と言う意味が一般的である。