お嬢さん
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Polite noun used to refer to someone else's daughter or a young lady. The honorific prefix 『お』 (o-) adds politeness, and 『さん』 (san) is a respectful suffix.
Theme
At a family gathering, User meets Tanaka, a friend's mother, who is talking about her children.
お嬢さん
おじょうさん
(someone's) daughter (polite)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a polite young lady at a tea ceremony. You address her as 『お嬢さん』 (ojousan, 'young lady / Daughter') to show respect. 'O-jou-san' sounds like 'Oh, joy, san' — a joyful, respectful term.
Cultural Note
『お嬢さん』 (ojousan) is a polite term used to refer to someone else's daughter or a young lady, often in formal or respectful contexts. It's common in customer service or when addressing girls from well-regarded families.
Forms
Base: お嬢さんPolite noun used to refer to someone else's daughter or a young lady. The honorific prefix 『お』 (o-) adds politeness, and 『さん』 (san) is a respectful suffix.