Korean · Family & People
여자
yeoja
Woman
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult female person.
Example
그 여자는 의사예요.
That woman is a doctor.
Etymology
'여자' (yeoja) derives from Middle Korean, meaning woman. It reflects societal roles and identities of females throughout history.
How & Where It’s Used
'여자' is commonly employed in both spoken and written forms, serving as a neutral term in a variety of contexts, formal and informal.