女
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Base noun meaning 'woman' or 'female'. It can stand alone or combine with other words, e.g., 『女の子』 (onna no ko, 'girl').
Theme
At a community event, User and their friend Ken are discussing volunteer roles and notice a female participant who seems experienced.
女
おんな
woman / female
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a woman wearing a dress that looks like the kanji 『女』 (onna, 'woman'), which resembles a person with arms crossed. 'Onna' sounds like 'own a' — she owns her style!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『女』 (onna, 'woman') is a neutral term for adult females. It's used in various contexts, such as 『女性』 (josei, 'woman / Female') in formal settings or 『女の人』 (onna no hito, 'woman person') in everyday speech.
Forms
Base: 女Base noun meaning 'woman' or 'female'. It can stand alone or combine with other words, e.g., 『女の子』 (onna no ko, 'girl').