Japanese Conversation · Level 36
90 words
Japanese word
王女
Pronunciation
Romajiōjo
Meaning
- nounprincess
Example
王女は国民に手を振ります。ō jo wa koku min ni te o fu ri ma su
The princess waves to the people.
More examples
王女は慈善活動について記者に説明します。ō jo wa ji zen katsu dō ni tsu i te ki sha ni setsu mei shi ma su
The princess explains her charitable work to reporters.
Core concept
Describes a woman who belongs to a royal family, especially as the daughter of a king or queen.
Common phrases
王女の公務ō jo no kō mu
a princess's official duties
王女を守るō jo o mamo ru
protect a princess
王女に同行するō jo ni dō kō su ru
accompany a princess
Similar words
姫hime: A princess or nobleman's daughter described in traditional or literary language.
お姫様ohimesama: A respectful expression for a princess that has a warm and familiar tone.
プリンセスpurinsesu: A modern foreign-derived term for a princess, especially in names and entertainment.
Definition in Japanese
王の娘など、王室に属する女性。ō no musume na do ō shitsu ni zoku su ru jo sei
Word origin
Combines 王 (ō, "king") and 女 (jo, "woman") to form 王女 (ōjo), meaning a woman of royal status, especially a king's daughter.
Usage tips
- In Japanese translations of European stories, 王女 (ōjo) is a standard word for a princess and often appears in subtitles, novels, and fairy-tale titles.