女 — Woman
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Common Japanese Words with 女 (Woman)
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Woman (女) expressed as a noun.
When he (彼) talks about a specific woman (女), it's usually his girlfriend.
A woman (女) who rules as a king (王) is a queen.
Adult ladies (婦) and women / girls (女): women, womankind.
Frequently Asked Questions About 女 (Woman)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 女 (Woman)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 女 ("Woman", read as じょ) is: On a (おんな) good day, new (にょ) baby, is the best job (じょ) a woman can have. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 女 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 女 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 女 means "Woman". Its primary reading is じょ (On'yomi: じょ, にょ; Kun'yomi: おんな). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 女?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 女 include: 女 (おんな - woman), 彼女 (かのじょ - she, girlfriend), 女王 (じょおう - queen), 婦女 (ふじょ - women, women and girls).
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