Japanese dictionary
How to say "woman" in Japanese
女性じょせい · josei
"Woman" in Japanese is 女性 (josei) in polite speech, or 女の人 (onna no hito) in everyday conversation.
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Ways to say "woman" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 女性じょせい · josei | Woman (polite). |
| 女の人おんなのひと · onna no hito | Woman (everyday). |
| 女おんな · onna | Woman; female (can sound blunt). |
How to use it
女 (onna) alone can sound rough when referring to someone.
Women's restrooms are marked 女性 or 女, often in red.
Example sentences
- あの女の人はだれですか。Ano onna no hito wa dare desu ka.Who is that woman?
- 女性用のトイレは右です。Joseiyō no toire wa migi desu.The women's restroom is on the right.
- 当社は女性の管理職が多いです。Tōsha wa josei no kanrishoku ga ōi desu.Our company has many women in management.
- 女性のお客様がいらっしゃいました。Josei no okyakusama ga irasshaimashita.A female guest has arrived.
- 電車に女性専用車があります。Densha ni josei sen'yōsha ga arimasu.The train has a women-only car.
- 女の子が生まれました。Onna no ko ga umaremashita.A baby girl was born.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is 女性専用車?
女性専用車 (josei sen'yōsha) is a women-only train car during rush hours on some lines.
What is the difference between 女性 and 女の人?
女性 (josei) is polite and used at work and in writing. 女の人 (onna no hito) is everyday speech.
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