English–Japanese
“eldest daughter” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichōjo
Example
私は三人姉妹の長女です。watashi wa san nin shi mai no chō jo de su
I am the eldest of three sisters.
How to say “eldest daughter” in Japanese
“Eldest daughter” in Japanese is 長女 (chōjo).
Describes the oldest female child in a family, whether or not she is also the oldest child overall.
Example sentences with 長女
私は二人の弟がいる長女です。watashi wa futa ri no otōto ga i ru chō jo de su
I am the eldest daughter with two younger brothers.
Tips for using 長女
- In English, eldest daughter is a neutral description of birth order and does not by itself imply that she cares for or leads her younger siblings.