Translation of Japanese word "娘" to English
娘
むすめ
[musume]
IPA: /musume/
Meaning
NounOne’s female offspring.
How to use
娘 (musume) — 'daughter'. Polite/someone else's: 娘さん (musumesan). 長女 (choujo) — eldest daughter. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
daughter
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 娘
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): むすめ
Romaji Transcription: musume
Example Sentences
私の娘はとてもかわいいです。
わたしの むすめは とてもう かわいいです。
My daughter is very cute.
娘の誕生日にはプレゼントを買います。
むすめの たんじょうびに は プレゼントを かいます。
I buy a present for my daughter's birthday.
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Common phrases
- お嬢さん— daughter (polite / young lady)
- 私の娘はとてもかわいいです。— My daughter is very cute.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "娘" mean?▼
The Japanese word "娘" means "daughter" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "娘"?▼
The word "娘" is read as "むすめ" (musume). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私の娘はとてもかわいいです。".
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