# shojo

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈʃəʊˌd͡ʒəʊ/

## Definitions
1. A style of anime and manga intended for young women.

## Etymology
From Japanese 少女(しょうじょ) (shōjo, “young woman”).

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