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女神

megami

Description

「女神」は、女の神さまのことです。ギリシャ神話などによく出てきます。

"女神" means a female deity. It often appears in Greek mythology and the like.

とてもきれいな女の人や、大切に思う人を「女神」と呼ぶこともあります。

Very beautiful women or cherished people are sometimes called "女神".

Meanings

女神megami

a goddess; female deity

愛の女神が絵に描かれている。

The goddess of love is depicted in the painting.

女神megami

an adored or angelic woman (figurative)

彼女はぼくの女神だ。

She is my goddess.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    女 (woman) + 神 (god/deity); can also be read 'joshin' in some contexts.

  • Nuance

    often used figuratively to praise a kind or beautiful woman.

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