Mnemonic
A woman has spent years grooming her daughter to be a perfect lady — teaching her poise, etiquette, and grace. Now the girl glides into the ballroom and every guest whispers in awe: "There goes the Young Lady." The woman beams, knowing the lady she raised has arrived.
Additional thoughts
Woman + Lady = Young Lady. Think of a mother (woman) whose life's work was shaping a refined lady — the result is the elegant Young Lady everyone admires. The two radicals stack like generations: the woman on the left supports the lady on the right.Quick recall
A woman sculpts her daughter into a lady, and the world hails the result as the Young Lady.Details
The keyword for 嬢 is young lady. This kanji refers to a young woman of good breeding or social standing, often carrying connotations of refinement and elegance. It is used as a polite or formal way to address or refer to a daughter or an unmarried woman. In modern usage, it can also appear in contexts referring to hostesses or attendants in certain service industries.
- On'yomi
- じょう
- Kun'yomi
- むすめ