女優
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Noun meaning 'actress'. Composed of 『女』 (onna, 'woman') and 『優』 (yuu, 'actor'), used for female performers in acting roles.
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Aiko are discussing favorite movies and actors, with Aiko sharing her admiration for a particular actress.
女優
じょゆう
actress
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of a 'female' 'actor' — 『女優』 (joyuu, 'actress') combines 『女』 (onna, 'woman') and 『優』 (yuu, 'actor') to mean actress.
Cultural Note
In Japanese entertainment, 『女優』 (joyuu, 'actress') is a common term for female actors in film, TV, and theater, often used in media and awards like the Japan Academy Prize.
Forms
Base: 女優Noun meaning 'actress'. Composed of 『女』 (onna, 'woman') and 『優』 (yuu, 'actor'), used for female performers in acting roles.