女性

じょせい

woman

JLPT N4

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"女性" (nǚxìng) refers to females or women in general. It is a formal and neutral term often used in contexts such as social discussions, workplace environments, and product marketing.

Common Contexts

It frequently appears when talking about gender roles, employment, social status, or products targeted at women. For example, "女性员工" means female employees, and "女性地位" refers to women's status.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

The term is polite and formal, suitable for written and spoken language. It differs from "姑娘" or "" which are more casual and refer to younger females. Avoid confusing "女性" with "女人," which can sometimes carry a more casual or colloquial tone.

Summary

Use "女性" when you want to refer respectfully and generally to women, especially in formal or professional contexts.

Example Sentences

This company especially focuses on the development of female employees.

The status of women in society is becoming increasingly important.

This product is specially designed for women, with fashionable colors and