female in Japanese
female in Japanese is 雌, 女, 女性 — female means a person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
female in Japanese
雌
Pronounced: mesu
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
女
Pronounced: onna
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
雌
Pronounced: mesu
One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.
女性
Pronounced: josei
One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.
What does "female" mean?
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noun A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
"The zoo welcomed a new female, and the keepers hope she will settle in quickly."
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adj Relating to or being female.
"The team has three female players and four male players."
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female in a sentence
- The zoo welcomed a new female, and the keepers hope she will settle in quickly.
- Each female lays several eggs in a nest near the water.
- The team has three female players and four male players.
- A female doctor was available for the appointment.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "female" in Japanese?
"female" in Japanese is 雌, 女, 女性. female means: A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
How do you pronounce 雌?
"female" in Japanese is 雌, pronounced "mesu".
How do you use "female" in a sentence?
Example: "The zoo welcomed a new female, and the keepers hope she will settle in quickly." In Japanese, "female" is 雌, 女, 女性.
Are there other ways to say "female" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "female": 雌, 女, 女性.
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