(だんじょ)

だんじょ
noun
men and women, both genders
1. men and women, both genders
A compound referring to both males and females collectively.
Gender equality is important.
A total of one hundred people, both men and women, participated.
男女(だんじょ)(べつ)トイレある
There are separate toilets for men and women.
This school is co-educational.
An event that anyone can participate in, regardless of gender, will be held next month.

COMPOUND: (だん) (male) + (じょ) (female)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

NOTE: When referring to 'male and female' in contexts like animals, (おす) (male) and (めす) (female) are used instead.