shojo.
A style of anime and manga intended for young women.
Meaning & usage
A style of anime and manga intended for young women.
Where this word comes from
From Japanese 少女(しょうじょ) (shōjo, “young woman”).
Being in the style of shōjo manga or anime.
Where this word comes from
From Japanese 少女(しょうじょ) (shōjo, “young woman”).
A creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a sea spirit with red hair and a fondness for alcohol.
Where this word comes from
From Japanese 猩々(しょうじょう) (shōjō).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.