Shojo
/ˈʃəʊˌd͡ʒəʊ/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A style of anime and manga intended for young women. uncountable
- 2 A creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a sea spirit with red hair and a fondness for alcohol.
Adjective
- 1 Being in the style of shōjo manga or anime.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Japanese 少女(しょうじょ) (shōjo, “young woman”).
Etymology 2
From Japanese 猩々(しょうじょう) (shōjō).