daughter
Derived from Old English 'dohtor', related to German 'Tochter' and Dutch 'dochter'.
NOUN
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[/ˈdɔː.tər/en-US]
female offspring
formal
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girl
informal
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daughterhood
related concept
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daughterly
related concept
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child
broad
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young woman
informal
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descendant
broader
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(No direct equivalent concept in ENGLISH)
Antonyms
son
A daughter is a female child or offspring in relation to her parents. The term can also be used to describe a young woman or an adult female descendant. The word derives from Old English 'dohtor', which is related to the German 'Tochter' and Dutch 'dochter'. In various contexts, 'daughter' might refer to biological daughters, as well as adopted daughters or daughters-in-law. Additionally, the word can encompass relationships that express nurturing or caretaking roles.
regular
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| daughters |
- She has two daughters. — 彼女には2人の娘がいます。
- As a daughter, she feels a strong connection to her family. — 娘として、彼女は家族との強い絆を感じています。
- Her role as a daughter means a lot to her parents. — 娘としての彼女の役割は両親にとって大切です。
- Many cultures celebrate the birth of a daughter with special traditions. — 多くの文化は娘の誕生を特別な伝統で祝います。
register: formal
