水 商売 mizu shōbai
1. chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability
2. night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business
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1. Not in the sex industry.; Not involved in nightlife/entertainment (with implications of questionable dealings).
1. Was in the entertainment/service industry.; Was a hostess/worked in hospitality.
1. Working in the service industry; Working as a hostess/host
1. Of/related to the sex trade; Of/related to the entertainment industry (historically, including geisha)
1. Not in the sex industry.; Not a hostess/entertainer.
1. Not in the sex industry.; Not a hostess/entertainer.
1. Was in the entertainment/hospitality industry.; Was a server/host/bartender.
1. Not in the sex industry.; Not involved in prostitution.
1. Wasn't in the entertainment/service industry.; Wasn't involved in nightlife.
1. Probably a hostess/someone in the entertainment industry.; Probably involved in nightlife/the service industry.
1. Was not in the service industry.; Was not a salesperson.
1. Wasn't in the entertainment/service industry.; Wasn't involved in nightlife.
1. Probably a hostess/involved in the entertainment industry.; Possibly working in the service industry.
1. Was not in the entertainment/service industry.; Was not a salesperson.
1. If it were a business dealing with water…; If it were a business involving sales…
1. If it were in the water trade; If one were a water trader
1. If/when dealing with the service industry; If/when working in hospitality