～女
～じょ
jo
VocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～女 (～じょ (jo)) means "counter for sisters". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
counter for sisters
Also : ordinal for daughters
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ～女 (～じょ) means 'count for sisters'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of count for sisters.
Example Sentences
彼は三女の父親として誇りに思っている。
かれはさんじょのちちおやとしてほこりにおもっている。
He is proud to be the father of three daughters.
長女と次女は性格が全く違う。
ちょうじょとじじょはせいかくがまったくちがう。
The eldest and second daughter have completely different personalities.
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