Meaning

Primary

Female

Alternatives

Woman, Lady

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Someone who's of the woman gender is probably going to be female.

Reading

じょせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 相手の女性

    female partner, female opponent

    大人の女性

    an adult woman

    他の女性

    another woman

Context Sentences

近年、日本でも女性のせいじ家の数が少しずつふえています。

In recent years, there's been a gradual increase in the number of female politicians in Japan as well.

この女性はりょう手でしっかりオニギリをにぎれるので、トーフグはかの女をやとうべきだと思うんだ。

This woman can squeeze onigiri very firmly with both hands, so Tofugu should hire her.

私は女の子なんかじゃないよ。私はれっきとした女性だよ。

I am not a girl. I’m a lady.

Kanji Composition