female (professional); woman (in a field)
Used as a prefix before job titles or roles to specify a female practitioner, e.g., 女流作家 (female writer), 女流棋士 (female shogi player). Often carries a slightly traditional or formal tone.
She is a famous female writer.
The match of the female shogi player was broadcast on TV.
woman writer; female author
female master; woman expert; leading female figure
women's literature; literature written by women
female professional shogi player; female professional go player
female writer; woman writer
Compound of 女 (woman) and 流 (style, school). Originally referred to a female lineage or school of thought, later extended to denote a female practitioner of a particular art or profession.