a trick or scheme used to deceive others; underhanded means or a clever ploy

A traditional Japanese form of theater featuring stylized dance, music, and elaborate makeup; traditionally performed by all-male casts.

To repeat an old stratagem or play the same old tricks

usual trick; old tactics; a deceptive method used before

(traditional) A professional female entertainer or prostitute who also sings and dances; geisha.

sinister or devilish stratagem; underhanded means used to harm others secretly

evil tactics or sinister schemes; underhanded methods used to deceive people

historical institute for musicians or entertainers, also used to refer to a brothel

(variant form) technical skill or talent

house of prostitution; establishment where female entertainers or prostitutes work

(literary) One of the two categories of court music and dance during the Tang Dynasty, performed by highly skilled artists while sitting on a hall's platform.

cleverly made devices that are seen as frivolous, extravagant, or morally corrupting

habitual trick or well-worn tactic

ensemble of musicians and dancers who perform while standing, particularly in the context of court music from the Tang Dynasty

rope walking or dancing; an acrobatic performance developed from herding skills and rope skipping games

geisha; a traditional Japanese female entertainer skilled in music, dance, and conversation

deceitful tricks or malicious underhanded tactics; literally the tricks of an inhabitant of the realm of ghosts