美人(びじん)

びじん
noun
beautiful woman
person
1. beautiful woman, beauty
A woman considered to be physically attractive. Traditionally used specifically for women.
彼女(かのじょ)は美人(びじん)です。
She is a beautiful woman.
美人(びじん)な人(ひと)がたくさんいる。
There are many beautiful women.
美人(びじん)は三日(みっか)で飽(あ)きる。
A beautiful woman will bore you after three days. (Proverb: looks aren't everything)
Traditional saying
彼女(かのじょ)のお母(かあ)さんも美人(びじん)だそうです。
I hear her mother is also beautiful.
秋田(あきた)は美人(びじん)が多(おお)いと言(い)われている。
Akita is said to have many beautiful women.

美人(びじん) refers specifically to a beautiful woman.

Common patterns

  • 美人(びじん)な + noun (beautiful ~)
  • 絶世(ぜっせい)の美人(びじん) (a peerless beauty)
  • 秋田(あきた)美人(びじん) (Akita beauty - famous for beautiful women)

Similar words

Cultural note

Certain regions in Japan are traditionally known for 美人(びじん), such as Akita and Kyoto.

Related Words

Compare: 美女(びじょ) (beautiful woman)
Compare: イケメン (handsome man)
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Added 2026.1.9 20:41 · Revised 2026.9.18 9:59
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