Quick answer
娘 is the kanji for "Daughter". A common reading is むすめ (musume). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Daughter
Also : Girl
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 娘 represents 'DAUGHTER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of daughter.
On-reading: じょう — remember this sound by associating it with daughter. Kun-reading: むすめ.
Example Sentences
娘のために絵本を買いました。
むすめのためにえほんをかいました。
I bought a picture book for my daughter.
娘の入学式に行きました。
むすめのにゅうがくしきにいきました。
I attended my daughter's entrance ceremony.
Vocabulary using 娘
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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