kanji

Meaning

Woman

Reading

Parts

くHiragana ku 丿Katakana no 一One

Example Word

悪女: wicked woman. The Japanese noun '悪女 (あくじょ)' refers to a 'wicked woman' or a woman who is morally bad, often characterized by deceit, manipulation, or cruelty. This term is used to describe a woman who behaves in a way that is harmful or unethical. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: She is known as a wicked woman「彼女は悪女として知られている」(かのじょはあくじょとしてしられている). The story features a wicked woman who tricks everyone「その物語には皆を騙す悪女が登場する」(そのものがたりにはみんなをだますあくじょがとうじょうする). The term carries a strong negative connotation and is often used in literature, drama, or storytelling to describe a villainous female character.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

27

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Like, Fond

Reading

Parts

女Woman 子Child

Example Word

好き: like. The Japanese adjectival noun '好き (すき)' means 'like' or 'fond of'. It is used to express a preference or affection for something or someone. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate personal tastes or interests. For example: I like cats「猫が好きです」(ねこがすきです). She likes music「彼女は音楽が好きです」(かのじょはおんがくがすきです). It's important to note that '好き' is often used with the particle 'が' to indicate the object of affection or preference, as in '猫が好き (ねこがすき) (like cats)'.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

177

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

As, Likeness

Reading

Parts

女Woman 口Mouth

Example Word

如何: what or how. The Japanese adjectival noun '如何 (いかが)' is used to inquire about the state, condition, or quality of something. It can mean 'how' or 'what' depending on the context. It is often used in polite or formal situations to ask for opinions or to make suggestions. For example: How is the weather?「天気は如何ですか？」(てんきはいかがですか). What do you think?「ご意見は如何ですか？」(ごいけんはいかがですか). It can also be used to make polite offers, such as: Would you like some tea?「お茶はいかがですか？」(おちゃはいかがですか). The word carries a nuance of politeness and is commonly used in formal conversations or customer service settings.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

217

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shape, Figure

Reading

Parts

女Woman 次Next

Example Word

姿: figure. The Japanese noun '姿 (すがた)' refers to a person's figure, appearance, or form. It is often used to describe the physical shape or silhouette of someone or something, and can also imply the presence or absence of a person. For example: her figure disappeared into the crowd「彼女の姿は群衆の中に消えた」(かのじょのすがたはぐんしゅうのなかにきえた). The figure of a mountain in the distance「遠くに山の姿が見える」(とおくにやまのすがたがみえる). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe the state or condition of something, such as 'the figure of a company'「会社の姿」(かいしゃのすがた).

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

263

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Begin

Reading

Parts

女Woman 台Pedestal, Machine

Example Word

始め: beginning. The Japanese noun '始め (はじめ)' means 'beginning'. It refers to the start or commencement of something, such as an event, process, or period. This word is often used in contexts where the focus is on the initial stage or the origin of something. For example: the beginning of the story「物語の始め」(ものがたりのはじめ). Let's start from the beginning「始めから始めましょう」(はじめからはじめましょう). It can also be used in phrases like '始めまして (はじめまして)', which is a common greeting meaning 'Nice to meet you' or 'How do you do?' when meeting someone for the first time.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

267

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Daughter, Girl

Reading

Parts

女Woman 良Good

Example Word

娘: daughter. The Japanese noun '娘 (むすめ)' means 'daughter'. It refers to a female child in relation to her parents. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: my daughter is kind「私の娘は優しい」(わたしのむすめはやさしい). Her daughter is a student「彼女の娘は学生です」(かのじょのむすめはがくせいです). The term can also be used affectionately or to refer to a young girl in general, though it primarily means 'daughter'.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

287

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lady

Reading

Parts

女Woman 帚

Example Word

看護婦: nurse. The Japanese noun '看護婦 (かんごふ)' specifically refers to a 'female nurse'. This term is used to describe a woman who is trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital setting. Historically, this term was commonly used, but in modern Japanese, the gender-neutral term '看護師 (かんごし)' is preferred to refer to nurses of any gender. Example sentences: The nurse is kind「看護婦は優しい」(かんごふはやさしい). She became a nurse「彼女は看護婦になった」(かのじょはかんごふになった). Note that while '看護婦' is still understood, it is considered outdated in professional contexts.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

346

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Wife

Reading

Parts

女Woman 肀

Example Word

妻: wife. The Japanese noun '妻 (つま)' means 'wife'. It refers to a married woman in relation to her spouse. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: my wife is kind「私の妻は優しい」(わたしのつまはやさしい). He introduced his wife「彼は妻を紹介した」(かれはつまをしょうかいした). The word '妻' is neutral and does not carry any particular nuance, making it suitable for various situations. It is important to note that '妻' specifically refers to a wife and not to a girlfriend or fiancée.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

412

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Exquisite, Marvelous

Reading

Parts

女Woman 少Few

Example Word

妙: strange. The Japanese noun '妙 (みょう)' primarily means 'strange' or 'mysterious'. It is often used to describe something that is unusual, peculiar, or beyond ordinary understanding. This word can carry a nuance of something being intriguingly odd or inexplicably fascinating. For example: That's strange「それは妙だ」(それはみょうだ). He has a mysterious power「彼は妙な力を持っている」(かれはみょうなちからをもっている). Additionally, '妙' can sometimes imply a sense of subtlety or finesse, particularly in contexts related to art or skill, though this usage is less common. For example: Her dance has a subtle charm「彼女のダンスは妙な魅力がある」(かのじょのダンスはみょうなみりょくがある).

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

445

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Servant, Dude

Reading

Parts

女Woman 又Again

Example Word

奴: thing or guy. The Japanese noun '奴 (やつ)' is a colloquial term that can refer to a person or a thing, often with a slightly derogatory or informal tone. When referring to a person, it translates to 'guy' or 'fellow', and when referring to an object, it translates to 'thing'. It is commonly used in casual conversations and can carry a sense of familiarity or disdain depending on the context. For example: That guy is annoying「あの奴はうるさい」(あのやつはうるさい). What is that thing?「あの奴は何？」(あのやつはなに？). Note that while it can be used neutrally, it often implies a lack of respect or seriousness, so it should be used carefully in formal settings.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

450

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dislike

Reading

Parts

女Woman 兼Combine, Concurrently

Example Word

嫌: dislike. The Japanese adjectival noun '嫌 (いや)' means 'dislike' or 'unpleasant'. It is used to express a negative feeling towards something or someone, indicating that the subject is undesirable or disagreeable. This word can be used in various contexts, such as expressing personal preferences, discomfort, or refusal. For example: I dislike that person「あの人が嫌です」(あのひとがいやです). This food is unpleasant「この食べ物は嫌です」(このたべものはいやです). It can also be used to politely refuse an offer or request, as in 'No, thank you'「いや、結構です」(いや、けっこうです). Note that '嫌' can sometimes carry a stronger connotation of aversion or repulsion depending on the context.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

660

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Older sister

Reading

Parts

女Woman 市City, Market

Example Word

姉妹: sisters. The Japanese noun '姉妹 (しまい)' refers to 'sisters'. It specifically denotes a pair or group of female siblings. This term is often used in contexts discussing family relationships or to metaphorically describe close relationships between entities, such as sister cities or sister schools. For example: They are sisters「彼女たちは姉妹です」(かのじょたちはしまいです). Our school has a sister school in Japan「私たちの学校は日本に姉妹校があります」(わたしたちのがっこうはにほんにしまいこうがあります). The term can also be used in broader contexts to describe things that are closely related or paired, such as 'sister companies'.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

695

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Marriage

Reading

Parts

女Woman 昏

Example Word

離婚: divorce. The Japanese verbal noun '離婚 (りこん)' means 'divorce'. It refers to the legal dissolution of a marriage. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of ending a marital relationship. For example: They decided to get a divorce「彼らは離婚することに決めた」(かれらはりこんすることにきめた). Divorce rates are increasing「離婚率が増えている」(りこんりつがふえている). The word can also be used in compound phrases, such as '離婚届 (りこんとどけ)' (divorce papers).

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

710

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Old woman

Reading

Parts

波Wave 女Woman

Example Word

婆さん: old woman or grandmother. The Japanese noun '婆さん (ばあさん)' can refer to one's grandmother or, more generally, an elderly woman. It is a colloquial term and can be used affectionately or neutrally, depending on the context. For example: my grandmother is kind「私の婆さんは優しい」(わたしのばあさんはやさしい). That old woman is walking slowly「あの婆さんはゆっくり歩いている」(あのばあさんはゆっくりあるいている). Note that while it can be affectionate, it may also carry a slightly informal or rustic tone, so it's important to consider the relationship and setting when using it.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

762

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Younger sister

Reading

Parts

女Woman 未Not yet

Example Word

妹: younger sister. The Japanese noun '妹 (いもうと)' specifically refers to a younger sister. It is used to describe a female sibling who is younger than the speaker. This term is commonly used in family contexts and is gender-specific. For example: my younger sister is kind「私の妹は優しい」(わたしのいもうとはやさしい). I have a younger sister「私は妹がいます」(わたしはいもうとがいます). Note that '妹' is only used for younger sisters; for older sisters, the term '姉 (あね)' is used.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

794

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Might, Intimidate

Reading

Parts

女Woman 戌

Example Word

脅威: threat. The Japanese noun '脅威 (きょうい)' means 'threat'. It refers to something or someone that poses a danger or risk, often causing fear or concern. This word is commonly used in contexts such as security, politics, or natural disasters. For example: The new virus is a threat to public health「新しいウイルスは公衆衛生への脅威です」(あたらしいウイルスはこうしゅうえいせいへのきょういです). Climate change is a global threat「気候変動は世界的な脅威です」(きこうへんどうはせかいてきなきょういです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that challenges or endangers stability or progress.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

925

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Surname, Family name

Reading

Parts

生Life 女Woman

Example Word

同姓: same surname. The Japanese noun '同姓 (どうせい)' refers to having the same surname or family name. It is often used in contexts where people share the same last name, whether by coincidence or through marriage. For example: They have the same surname「彼らは同姓です」(かれらはどうせいです). In Japan, it is common for married couples to share the same surname, so this term is relevant in discussions about family or legal matters. Another example: Many people in this village have the same surname「この村の多くの人が同姓です」(このむらのおおくのひとがどうせいです).

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

949

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lass, Young lady

Reading

Parts

女Woman 㐮

Example Word

お嬢さん: daughter or young lady. The Japanese noun 'お嬢さん (おじょうさん)' can mean 'daughter' or 'young lady'. It is a polite term used to refer to someone else's daughter or a young woman, often implying respect or formality. When used to mean 'daughter', it is typically in the context of referring to someone else's daughter, not your own. When used to mean 'young lady', it often carries a tone of politeness or endearment. For example: Is this your daughter?「こちらはお嬢さんですか？」(こちらはおじょうさんですか？). The young lady over there is very kind「あちらのお嬢さんはとても親切です」(あちらのおじょうさんはとてもしんせつです). Note that using 'お嬢さん' to refer to your own daughter can sound overly formal or even sarcastic in some contexts.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

950

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Princess

Reading

Parts

女Woman 臣Servant, Retainer

Example Word

姫: princess. The Japanese noun '姫 (ひめ)' primarily means 'princess'. It is used to refer to a daughter of royalty or nobility, often in historical or fairy-tale contexts. In modern usage, it can also be used affectionately or metaphorically to describe a beloved or cherished woman, such as a daughter or girlfriend. For example: The princess is beautiful「姫は美しい」(ひめはうつくしい). She is like a princess「彼女は姫のようだ」(かのじょはひめのようだ). Note that '姫' can also appear in compound words, such as '姫路城 (ひめじじょう)', which refers to Himeji Castle, a famous historical site in Japan.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1029

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Marry, Bride

Reading

Parts

女Woman 家House

Example Word

花嫁: bride. The Japanese noun '花嫁 (はなよめ)' means 'bride'. This word specifically refers to a woman on her wedding day or just before or after the wedding. It is commonly used in contexts related to weddings, ceremonies, or romantic settings. For example: The bride looked beautiful「花嫁は美しかった」(はなよめはうつくしかった). The bride wore a white dress「花嫁は白いドレスを着ていた」(はなよめはしろいドレスをきていた). The term is often paired with '花婿 (はなむこ)', which means 'groom', to refer to the couple together.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1041

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Committee

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 女Woman

Example Word

委員: committee. The Japanese noun '委員 (いいん)' refers to a 'committee' or a 'committee member'. It is used to describe a group of people appointed for a specific function or task, or an individual who is part of such a group. This term is commonly used in organizational, academic, and governmental contexts. For example: He is a member of the planning committee「彼は計画委員です」(かれはけいかくいいんです). The committee decided to postpone the event「委員はイベントを延期することに決めました」(いいんはイベントをえんきすることにきめました).

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1424

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bewitched

Reading

Parts

女Woman 夭

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1505

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Envy, Jealous

Reading

Parts

女Woman 石Stone

Example Word

嫉妬: jealousy. The Japanese noun '嫉妬 (しっと)' means 'jealousy'. It refers to the feeling of envy or resentment towards someone because of their advantages, achievements, or possessions. This word is often used in contexts involving relationships, competition, or personal insecurities. For example: She felt jealousy towards her friend「彼女は友達に嫉妬を感じた」(かのじょはともだちにしっとをかんじた). His success caused jealousy among his colleagues「彼の成功は同僚の間に嫉妬を引き起こした」(かれのせいこうはどうりょうのあいだにしっとをひきおこした). The word can also imply a sense of bitterness or ill will, depending on the context.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1700

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Envy, Jealous

Reading

Parts

女Woman 疾Rapidly, Disease

Example Word

嫉妬: jealousy. The Japanese noun '嫉妬 (しっと)' means 'jealousy'. It refers to the feeling of envy or resentment towards someone because of their advantages, achievements, or possessions. This word is often used in contexts involving relationships, competition, or personal insecurities. For example: She felt jealousy towards her friend「彼女は友達に嫉妬を感じた」(かのじょはともだちにしっとをかんじた). His success caused jealousy among his colleagues「彼の成功は同僚の間に嫉妬を引き起こした」(かれのせいこうはどうりょうのあいだにしっとをひきおこした). The word can also imply a sense of bitterness or ill will, depending on the context.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1702

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hinder, Disturb

Reading

Parts

女Woman 方Direction

Example Word

妨害: obstruction. The Japanese verbal noun '妨害 (ぼうがい)' means 'obstruction' or 'interference'. It refers to the act of hindering or preventing something from happening, often intentionally. This word is commonly used in contexts such as communication, progress, or activities being disrupted. For example: The noise was an obstruction to our conversation「騒音が会話の妨害になった」(そうおんがかいわのぼうがいになった). The protest caused an obstruction to traffic「デモが交通の妨害になった」(デモがこうつうのぼうがいになった). It can also be used in legal or technical contexts, such as 'signal interference'「信号の妨害」(しんごうのぼうがい).

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1713

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Irrational, Reckless

Reading

Parts

亡Death, Deceased 女Woman

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1798

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bridegroom, Groom

Reading

Parts

女Woman 胥

Example Word

花婿: groom. The Japanese noun '花婿 (はなむこ)' refers specifically to the groom in a wedding ceremony. It is a compound word combining '花 (はな)' meaning 'flower' and '婿 (むこ)' meaning 'son-in-law' or 'bridegroom'. This term is used to describe the man who is getting married, often in a formal or celebratory context. For example: The groom looked very handsome「花婿はとてもハンサムでした」(はなむこはとてもハンサムでした). The bride and groom exchanged vows「花嫁と花婿は誓いを交わしました」(はなよめとはなむこはちかいをかわしました). The term is typically used in wedding-related contexts and carries a formal tone.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1813

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Intermediary, Mediator

Reading

Parts

女Woman 某A certain

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1884

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Princess, Queen

Reading

Parts

女Woman 己Oneself

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1905

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Gentle, Come to terms

Reading

Parts

女Woman 爪Claw

Example Word

妥当: appropriate. The Japanese noun '妥当 (だとう)' means 'appropriate' or 'reasonable'. It is used to describe something that is suitable, fitting, or justifiable in a given context. This word is often used in formal or logical discussions to evaluate whether an action, decision, or idea is reasonable or valid. For example: His opinion is appropriate「彼の意見は妥当だ」(かれのいけんはだとうだ). This plan seems reasonable「このプランは妥当だ」(このプランはだとうだ). The word can also be used in the form '妥当性 (だとうせい)', which means 'validity' or 'reasonableness', often in academic or professional contexts.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1934

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Enjoyment, Recreation

Reading

Parts

女Woman 呉Give, Wu China

Example Word

娯楽: entertainment. The Japanese noun '娯楽 (ごらく)' refers to 'entertainment' or 'amusement'. It is used to describe activities or forms of enjoyment that provide pleasure or relaxation. This word is often used in contexts related to leisure, such as movies, games, or recreational activities. For example: watching movies is a form of entertainment「映画を見ることは娯楽です」(えいがをみることはごらくです). This park is a place for entertainment「この公園は娯楽の場所です」(このこうえんはごらくのばしょです). The term can also be used in a broader sense to describe anything that brings joy or diversion from daily routines.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1956

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pregnant, Swollen

Reading

Parts

女Woman 壬

Example Word

妊娠: pregnancy. The Japanese verbal noun '妊娠 (にんしん)' refers to the state of being pregnant. It is used to describe the condition of a woman carrying a developing embryo or fetus within her body. This term is commonly used in medical, personal, and formal contexts. For example: She is happy about her pregnancy「彼女は妊娠を喜んでいる」(かのじょはにんしんをよろこんでいる). The doctor confirmed the pregnancy「医者が妊娠を確認した」(いしゃがにんしんをかくにんした). It is important to note that '妊娠' is a noun and is often used with verbs like 'する' to indicate the act of becoming pregnant, as in '妊娠する (にんしんする)' (to become pregnant).

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2027

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pregnant, Pregnancy

Reading

Parts

女Woman 辰Sign of the dragon

Example Word

妊娠: pregnancy. The Japanese verbal noun '妊娠 (にんしん)' refers to the state of being pregnant. It is used to describe the condition of a woman carrying a developing embryo or fetus within her body. This term is commonly used in medical, personal, and formal contexts. For example: She is happy about her pregnancy「彼女は妊娠を喜んでいる」(かのじょはにんしんをよろこんでいる). The doctor confirmed the pregnancy「医者が妊娠を確認した」(いしゃがにんしんをかくにんした). It is important to note that '妊娠' is a noun and is often used with verbs like 'する' to indicate the act of becoming pregnant, as in '妊娠する (にんしんする)' (to become pregnant).

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2047

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Legitimate heir, Legitimate wife

Reading

Parts

女Woman 啇

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2062

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Princess, Beauty

Reading

Parts

女Woman 爰

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2081

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Marriage, Marry

Reading

Parts

女Woman 因Cause

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2087

Handwriting