1.
goddess, female deity
A female god in mythology or religion. Also used figuratively to describe an exceptionally beautiful or graceful woman, or an abstract feminine personification (e.g., the goddess of fortune).
Composed of 女 (woman) + 神 (god), with the first element shortened to め.
Common collocations
- 女神のような: goddess-like
- 勝利の女神: goddess of victory
- 幸運の女神: goddess of fortune
- 女神像: statue of a goddess
- 自由の女神: Statue of Liberty
Similar words
The male counterpart is 男神 (male deity), though this word is much less commonly used in everyday conversation.
Related Words
Related:
神 (god (general))