🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Josei

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Josei

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Josei/dʒoʊˈseɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A última série josei explora as complexidades dos relacionamentos modernos."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A genre of manga and anime that is aimed primarily at adult women, often focusing on romantic relationships and personal growth.

    "The latest josei series explores the complexities of modern relationships."
  2. 2

    A work of fiction or art that falls within the josei genre.

    "She recommended a josei that beautifully depicts the struggles of a working woman."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'josei' originates from Japanese, where it means 'woman' or 'female'. It has evolved in contemporary usage to refer specifically to a genre of manga and anime that targets adult women, reflecting their experiences and perspectives.

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