Kanji · N5 · 3 strokes
女 / woman
Kanji for woman or female.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジョ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おんな、め | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
女 carries the meaning woman or female.
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How to write 女
Trace 女 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 女
女の子おんなのこgirl
女性用じょせいようfemale
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女 in context
公園に女の子がいます。
こうえんにおんなのこがいます
There is a girl in the park.
このセーターは女性用です。
このせーたーはじょせいようです
This sweater is for women.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 女 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
女 — Kanji Practice
3 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/女
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