# josei

> English word · Noun · IPA /dʒoʊˈseɪ/

## Definitions
1. A class of manga written for an older female audience.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 女性 (josei, “woman”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/josei