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mechanolatry commented on the word sh�?jo
Also written shojo or shoujo, it is a Japanese word derived from a Chinese expression. It means 'young/little/few' and 'woman' respectively. In Japanese, these kanji refer specifically to a young woman approximately 7-18 years old. Sh�?jo can often be translated with the English word girl.
March 8, 2009