The kanji character 女 represents "woman" or "female". It signifies femininity, women, and often relates to concepts of gentleness, nurture, and family. It is a fundamental character in the Japanese language, representing a core aspect of human society and biology.

・On-yomi (音読み): ジョ (jo) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): おんな (onna)

⚫︎女性 (josei) Translation: woman; female ⚫︎女の子 (onnanoko) Translation: girl ⚫︎女の人 (onna no hito) Translation: woman; female person

The kanji 女 is a pictograph. It depicts a woman kneeling with her arms crossed in front. This posture reflects a traditional image of femininity and the role of women in ancient society. Over time, the form simplified but retained the essence of the original depiction.