little madam; young wealthy wife
Slang term for a young, fashion-conscious woman married to a high-earning man; often implies a somewhat showy or pampered lifestyle.
That little madam always carries a luxury-brand bag.
Lately, salons for young wealthy wives seem to be increasing in Ginza.
Katakana spelling is standard for this slang term; usually written in kana.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; less common than the katakana form.
Kanji spelling using 小; rarely used in practice.
Kanji spelling using 子; rarely used in practice.
A Japanese coinage combining 小 “small; young” with マダム “madam,” used for a young, affluent married woman.