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女
女 (readings: じょ, にょ, おんな; Japanese kanji) means “woman”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 女の子 (girl).
What does 女 mean?
| Kanji | 女 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | woman |
| Readings | じょ, にょ, おんな |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 女
女 is read じょ or にょ or おんな depending on the word.
Example words with 女
| Example | 女の子 (girl) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14