女子

じょし

Woman, girl; female

N3noun·joshi

How to remember it

女(woman) + 子(child/person) — a female person, often young.

Example sentences

  • あの女子はクラスで一番成績がいい。

    あのじょしはクラスでいちばんせいせきがいい。

    That girl has the best grades in the class.

  • 女子トイレは二階にあります。

    じょしトイレはにかいにあります。

    The women's restroom is on the second floor.

Usage

Common in compounds; 女の子 is more casual for a young girl.

Related words

女子学生女子高生男性女の子

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