Meaning

Primary

Goddess

Alternative

Female Deity

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A woman who is also a god is a goddess.

Reading

めがみ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You haven't learned this reading for yet so here's a mnemonic to help you:

This goddess has the most beautiful () you've ever seen. You can't stop staring into them. This must be how people know they've met a god.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 女神がほほえむ

    the goddess smiles

    女神がくれる

    the goddess gives something

    女神がいる

    there is a goddess

Context Sentences

この女神の人形の前がみを少し短くしてください。

Can you cut this goddess doll's bangs kinda short?

あの女神の身勝手さには、開いた口がふさがらなかったね。

My jaw dropped from the female deity's selfish attitude.

女神のように美しい女声に出会った。

I came across a beautiful woman’s voice that sounded like a goddess’.

Kanji Composition