Japanese word

女史

Pronunciation

Romajijoshi

Meaning

  • nounMs

Example

佐藤女史は、長年の研究で名誉ある賞を受けました。sa tō jo shi wa naga nen no ken kyū de mei yo a ru shō o u ke ma shi ta

Ms. Sato received a prestigious award for her many years of research.

Illustration for 女史 (Ms)

More examples

講演会では、鈴木女史が司会を務めました。kō en kai de wa suzu ki jo shi ga shi kai o tsuto me ma shi ta

At the lecture, Ms. Suzuki served as the moderator.

Core concept

Places a woman in a recognized public role while adding respectful distance and formality.

Common phrases

  • 女史を招くjo shi o mane ku

    invite Ms. ___

  • 女史と対談するjo shi to tai dan su ru

    have a conversation with Ms. ___

Similar words

女性josei: A woman identified without adding honorific distance or a formal title.
婦人fujin: A formal term for an adult woman, often used in public notices or institutional settings.

Definition in Japanese

女性を、職業上の地位や知識などに敬意を込めて呼ぶときの称。jo sei o shoku gyō jō no chi i ya chi shiki na do ni kei i o ko me te yo bu to ki no shō

Word origin

女 (jo, "woman") and 史 (shi, "historian or recorder") combine in 女史 (joshi), which came to denote a woman recognized for her knowledge or professional standing.

Usage tips

  • Unlike Ms., 女史 (joshi) carries a formal, bookish tone and appears more often in reports or biographies than in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • ladynoun

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