～女
～じょ
jo
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～女 (～じょ (jo)) means "counter for sisters". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
counter for sisters
Also : ordinal for daughters
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Meaning ·
The word ～女 (～じょ) means 'count for sisters'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of count for sisters.
Example Sentences
彼は三女の父親として誇りに思っている。
かれはさんじょのちちおやとしてほこりにおもっている。
He is proud to be the father of three daughters.
長女と次女は性格が全く違う。
ちょうじょとじじょはせいかくがまったくちがう。
The eldest and second daughter have completely different personalities.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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