English–Japanese

“lady” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimadamu

Example

この店はマダムに人気です。ko no mise wa ma da mu ni nin ki de su

This shop is popular with ladies.

Illustration for マダム (lady)

How to say “lady” in Japanese

“Lady” in Japanese is マダム (madamu).

Refers to an adult woman, especially in a polite, respectful, or socially formal context.

Full entry for マダム: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with マダム

近所のマダムから料理を教わりました。kin jo no ma da mu ka ra ryō ri o oso wa ri ma shi ta

I was taught how to cook by a lady in my neighborhood.

Tips for using マダム

  • The English word madam often appears in polite forms of address, but Japanese マダム (madamu) can describe the woman herself rather than address her directly.

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