Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
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adj
Being in the style of shōjo manga or anime.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anime, broadcasting, comics, film, literature, manga, media, publishing, television
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noun
A style of anime and manga intended for young women.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: anime, broadcasting, comics, film, literature, manga, media, publishing, television
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noun
A creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a sea spirit with red hair and a fondness for alcohol.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: arts, folklore, history, human-sciences, literature, media, publishing, sciences
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History
From Japanese 少女(しょうじょ) (shōjo, “young woman”).
From Japanese 猩々(しょうじょう) (shōjō).
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
