Lexical entry

ハイミス

haimisu

A derogatory or dated term for an unmarried woman past a certain age.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoWasei-EigoSource: English

Meaning

A Japanese-coined term (high age + miss) used to describe single women typically over 30; now largely considered dated or offensive.

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オールドミス

A woman, especially an unmarried older woman; often offensive or outdated.

ヤングミセス

A young married woman, borrowed in a wasei form from English.

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