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.