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VocabJLPT N2

unmarried woman

NounSuffix

Definitions

1. unmarried woman
2. Miss
3. -ess

This noun is used to refer to a young woman or a girl, often in a respectful or slightly formal way. It also appears as a suffix in words meaning "young lady" or in titles like "miss."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The receptionist politely prompted me, saying "excuse me, could you please sign in?"

Sentence 2

The receptionist efficiently guided us, saying "this way for your luggage."

Sentence 3

Someone asked me, "can I help you find something, miss?"

Sentence 4

I was shown the way with a "right this way, miss."

Sentence 5

The receptionist greeted us with a smile.