娘
daughter · girl
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and good. Good woman.
Symbolism
Daughter, girl, young woman. Represents daughter.
Component Breakdown
woman + 良
Words & Expressions
Words written with 娘
Anime & Manga
モンスター娘のいる日常
Monster Musume: Everyday Life With Monster Girls
A well-known work with 娘 in its Japanese title.
ウマ娘 プリティーダービー
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
A well-known work with 娘 in its Japanese title.
組長娘と世話係
The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
A well-known work with 娘 in its Japanese title.
モンスター娘のお医者さん
Monster Girl Doctor
A well-known work with 娘 in its Japanese title.
うちの娘の為ならば、俺はもしかしたら魔王も倒せるかもしれない。
If It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord
A well-known work with 娘 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“daughter”
“girl”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 娘 mean in Japanese?
娘 means daughter, girl.
How do you read 娘?
On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: むすめ、こ (musume, ko).
How many strokes does 娘 have?
娘 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 娘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
娘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means daughter, girl. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.