Meaning

Primary

Princess

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The "king woman" is the princess. How do you tell this word apart from 女王, which means "queen?" Well, the part comes before the when it's a queen, because the queen always comes before the princess (they're usually pretty selfish in the stories, right?). As for the princess, the comes after the king, because she doesn't have as much power. That's why this one is princess.

Reading

おうじょ
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 王女たち

    princesses

    王女ら

    princesses

    王女さま

    the princess

Context Sentences

王女はいつでも正しい。

The princess is always right.

王女はビンゴがすきです。

The princess likes bingo.

日本に王女はいますか?

Is there a princess in Japan?

Kanji Composition