レディ
れでぃ
noun
lady; woman
1.
lady; woman
A polite or elegant word for a woman, borrowed from English 'lady.' Used in compound words and expressions, particularly in marketing, fashion, and service industry contexts.
レディファーストが大切だ。
Ladies first is important.
レディースデーは映画が安くなる。
Movies are cheaper on ladies' day.
ファーストレディとして、彼女は多くの社会活動に参加した。
As first lady, she participated in many social activities.
USAGE:
Rarely used as a standalone word; primarily appears in compound expressions and loanword phrases. The plural form レディース (ladies') is very common in marketing and commercial contexts.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- レディファースト: ladies first
- レディース: ladies' (used for women's products/services)
- レディースデー: ladies' day (discount day for women)
- ファーストレディ: first lady
- レディース服: women's clothing
NOTE ON レディース:
レディース (ladies') is widely used in Japan for women's products, women's sections in stores, women's discount days, etc. It appears on signs, menus, and promotional materials throughout Japan.