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

彼女はオレの女神様なんだ!

She's my goddess!

あなたは女神のように美しいですね。

You are as beautiful as a goddess.

実は、自由の女神があるのは、ニューヨーク州じゃなく、ニュージャージー州だって知っていましたか?

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty is actually located in New Jersey, not New York?

Kanji Composition