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令嬢
rei-jō
young lady of a noble family
令嬢は優雅にダンスを披露した
The young lady of the noble family performed a graceful dance
literary
A young woman from a noble or high-ranking family, often used in historical or literary contexts to describe a daughter of a samurai or aristocratic family
令嬢は優雅に振る舞った
The young lady of the noble family behaved gracefully
令嬢は才色兼備だった
The young lady was both talented and beautiful
This term is often used in historical fiction, period dramas, or literature to describe the daughters of samurai or aristocratic families. It carries a sense of refinement and nobility.
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Pro Tip
Historical Context
This term is often used in historical or literary contexts to describe the daughters of samurai or aristocratic families.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
This term is formal and should be used with respect, especially when referring to someone of high status.
Word Origin
The term is composed of '令' (rei), meaning 'command' or 'noble,' and '嬢' (jō), meaning 'young lady.' Together, it signifies a young woman of high status or noble birth.
Usage Notes
This term is somewhat archaic and is rarely used in modern Japanese. It is more commonly found in historical fiction, period dramas, or literature set in the Edo period or earlier.
Word Breakdown
令
noble, command
prefix嬢
young lady
suffix和英辞典