Japanese edit

Etymology edit

From English woman.

Noun edit

ウーマン (ūman

  1. woman
    Synonyms: 女性 (josei), (onna), 女の人 (onna no hito)
    ビジネスウーマン
    bijinesu ūman
    business woman; woman executive

Usage notes edit

Used in compounds, or in context with other katakana loan words. Synonyms such as (じょ)(せい) (josei) or (おんな) (onna) are more commonly used.

Related terms edit