Meanings
Readings
Common Words
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
Germany
Common noun
(the) second (party, rank, etc.); B (grade); the latter
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
stylish; chic; smart; witty; tasty
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
strange; quaint; queer
Abbreviation; Slang; Expressions
thank you; good job
Abbreviation; Slang; Expressions
see you; goodbye; goodnight
Common noun
younger brother (of an older brother); younger sister (of an older sister)
Common noun
youngest child
Prefix
young; younger; youngest
Prefix
young and beautiful; cute
German (language)
Video games
otome game; dating simulation game with a female protagonist and male love interests
younger princess
Oto Hime; Princess of the Dragon Palace (from the story of Urashima Tarō)
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