少女・小女|しょうじょshoujo[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
少女少女 is the most common written form; use it when referring to a girl or young lady in the age range described by this entry.
小女小女 is a rarely used kanji-only variant of 少女; you will seldom encounter it, so beginners should generally choose 少女 instead.
Definitions
- noungirl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady
- nounfemale between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
Japanese definitions
- 年の若い女子。
Kanji in this word
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