“Woman” in Japanese is 女の人 (おんなのひと), pronounced onna no hito.
Pronunciation
The word has 6 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Woman, literally “female person”. 女性 (josei) is more formal and polite.
Example sentences
- あの女の人を知っていますか。あのおんなのひとをしっていますか。Do you know that woman?
- 女の人が歌っています。おんなのひとがうたっています。A woman is singing.
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FAQ
How do you say woman in Japanese?
Woman in Japanese is 女の人 (おんなのひと), pronounced “onna no hito”.
How do you write woman in Japanese?
It's written 女の人 with kanji, or おんなのひと in hiragana. Both are read onna no hito.
Is 女の人 on the JLPT?
Yes. 女の人 (onna no hito) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.