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ojou-sama
What does ojou-sama mean?
A well-bred, affluent young lady character — often haughty, sheltered and elegant, sometimes with a signature aristocratic laugh ('ohohoho'). A recognisable stock archetype.
"The new student is a proper ojou-sama, complete with a chauffeur."
Origin
Japanese お嬢様 (ojōsama), a respectful term for a young lady of good family.
Frequently asked questions
What does ojou-sama mean?
It's a refined, wealthy young lady of high birth — often depicted as haughty, sheltered and elegant, sometimes with a signature 'ohohoho' laugh.
Where does ojou-sama come from?
From Japanese お嬢様 (ojōsama), a respectful term for a young lady of a good family.
Is ojou-sama an anime archetype?
Yes — it's a recognisable stock character type, the aristocratic rich girl.
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