noun
Poetic or literary term for a young girl or maiden; similar to 乙女 (おとめ) but with an archaic or elevated feel. Rare in everyday speech.
See also: 乙女
古い歌集には、美しい乙女子の姿が詠まれている。
In old poetry collections, the figure of a beautiful maiden is celebrated.
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Otomego is an elegant word that is hardly used in modern times.
Compound of 乙女 (otome, 'maiden') + 子 (ko, 'child'), with rendaku voicing. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the form is attested in classical Japanese poetry.