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女神

Goddess

Meaning

Goddess, Female Deity

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A woman who is also a god is a goddess.

Reading

めがみ

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You haven't learned this reading for 女 yet so here's a mnemonic to help you: This goddess has the most beautiful 目 (め) you've ever seen. You can't stop staring into them. This must be how people know they've met a god.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 女神がいる

    there is a goddess

    女神がくれる

    the goddess gives something

    女神がほほえむ

    the goddess smiles

  • 女神の力

    the power of the goddess

    女神の一人

    one of the goddesses

    女神の名前

    the goddess' name

  • 自由の女神

    The Statue of Liberty

    運命の女神

    the Fates (Greek/Roman mythology)

    勝利の女神

    Nike (Greek mythology), Victoria (Roman mythology)

Context Sentences

彼女はオレの女神様なんだ！

She's my goddess!

あなたは女神のように美しいですね。

You are as beautiful as a goddess.

実は、自由の女神があるのは、ニューヨーク州じゃなく、ニュージャージー州だって知っていましたか？

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty is actually located in New Jersey, not New York?

Kanji Composition