Female in Japanese
"female" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
女
onna
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "female". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
woman, female
Reading: jo
3 strokes
Where it comes from
Pictograph of a kneeling woman.
What it carries
Woman, gentleness, beauty. Symbol of yin in yin-yang philosophy.
Related kanji for "female"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for female?
The most common kanji for "female" is 女, read as jo. It means woman, female. Related kanji: 雌 (female).
How many strokes does 女 have?
女 has 3 strokes.