レディ

れでぃ
noun
lady; woman
person
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(たいせつ)だ。
Ladies first is important.
レディースデーは映画(えいが)が安(やす)くなる。
Movies are cheaper on ladies' day.
ファーストレディとして、彼女(かのじょ)は多(おお)くの社会(しゃかい)活動(かつどう)に参加(さんか)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.

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(ふく): 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.

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