水 みず商売 しょうばい

mizu shōbai

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. Hospitality industry; Prostitution

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