VocabJLPT N1
(your) daughter
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. (your) daughter
  2. 2. young woman
  3. 3. daughter of a good family
This noun is a formal and somewhat old-fashioned word for a young woman of high social standing, often the daughter of a wealthy or distinguished family. It carries a polite and respectful nuance, and is sometimes used in literature, formal speech, or when addressing or referring to someone's daughter honorifically.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, how does she know my name?!

Sentence 2

If she decides to make a move, everything could change in an instant.

Sentence 3

Hey, doesn't "令嬢" feel like kind of an outdated word?

Sentence 4

I bet even she dreams of an ordinary love life.

Sentence 5

You know, being called 令嬢 kind of makes you feel kept at arm's length.