joshi
What is another word for joshi? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Japanese women's professional wrestling, or a female wrestler within that scene.
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Etymology
From Japanese 女子プロレス (joshi puroresu), a shortening of "joshi" (woman) plus "puroresu" (professional wrestling).
Full origin of joshi →Frequently asked questions
What does “joshi” mean?
The word “joshi” means japanese women's professional wrestling, or a female wrestler within that scene. In plain terms, refers to Japanese women's pro wrestling, and separately, a common South Asian surname.
How do you use “joshi” in a sentence?
Here is “joshi” used in a sentence: “She became a huge fan of joshi after discovering it on a wrestling forum.”
What part of speech is “joshi”?
Depending on how it is used, “joshi” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “joshi” come from?
The word “joshi” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 女子プロレス (joshi puroresu), a shortening of "joshi" (woman) plus "puroresu" (professional wrestling).
How many meanings does “joshi” have?
“Joshi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: japanese women's professional wrestling, or a female wrestler within that scene.
Related words
Zhoshi
Zoshi
Zosi
