黒子

Etymology 1
Sound shift from now archaic reading, possibly from obsolete. Attested as ほくろ from the 17th century; readings of ははくそ and はくそ are both attested from the 9th century. Other historical readings include ははくろ (hahakuro, 13th century) and ほうくろ (hōkuro, 13th to 15th century).

Noun

 * 1) a mole or nevus containing more melanin than surrounding skin
 * 2)  a beauty spot drawn or placed on the face
 * 1)  a beauty spot drawn or placed on the face
 * 1)  a beauty spot drawn or placed on the face
 * 1)  a beauty spot drawn or placed on the face
 * 1)  a beauty spot drawn or placed on the face
 * 1)  a beauty spot drawn or placed on the face

Usage notes
Usually written in kana.

Etymology 2
Sound change from.

Noun

 * 1) stagehand in kabuki and bunraku (who dresses fully in black)