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spinster in Japanese

spinster in Japanese is オールドミス, 売れ残り, ハイミス — spinster means an older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

spinster in Japanese

オールドミス
noun
Pronounced: ōrudomisu
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
売れ残り
noun
Pronounced: urenokori
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
ハイミス
noun
Pronounced: haimisu
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

What does "spinster" mean?

  1. noun An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.
    "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty."

spinster in a sentence

  • In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spinster" in Japanese?

"spinster" in Japanese is オールドミス, 売れ残り, ハイミス. spinster means: An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

How do you pronounce オールドミス?

"spinster" in Japanese is オールドミス, pronounced "ōrudomisu".

How do you use "spinster" in a sentence?

Example: "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty." In Japanese, "spinster" is オールドミス, 売れ残り, ハイミス.

Are there other ways to say "spinster" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "spinster": オールドミス, 売れ残り, ハイミス.

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