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情婦
情婦
See also: 情妇
Chinese
feeling; emotion; passion; situation
|
woman | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (情婦) | 情 | 婦 | |
| simp. (情妇) | 情 | 妇 | |
Noun
情婦
- mistress; paramour; the other woman
See also
- 情夫 (qíngfū)
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 情 | 婦 |
|
じょう Grade: 5 |
ふ Grade: 5 |
| on'yomi | |
Etymology
Probably from Middle Chinese compound 情婦 (*dzhiɛng *bhiǒu). Compare modern Chinese traditional 情婦 and simplified 情妇 (qíngfù).
Pronunciation
Noun
情婦 (hiragana じょうふ, romaji jōfu)
Usage notes
Specifically refers to an extramarital female lover.[2]
Somewhat dated overtones. Often used to refer to a criminal's or player's lover;[2] compare English moll.
Synonyms
- 隠し女 (かくしおんな, kakushi onna): literally hidden woman
- 色女 (いろおんな, iro onna): literally "colorful" woman (alluding to a sexual relationship)
- 愛人 (あいじん, aijin): a lover (often, but not necessarily, refers to an extramarital relationship)