noun
young girl unused to the ways of the world
Archaic term for a naive, inexperienced young woman, especially one unfamiliar with courtly or worldly customs.
「青女」という言葉は、世間知らずの若い女性を指す古い表現だ。
The word 青女 is an old expression for a young woman who is ignorant of the world.
noun
woman not serving in the imperial court
Archaic term for a woman who does not hold a position in the imperial court, contrasting with court ladies.
平安時代の文献では、宮中に仕えていない女性を「青女」と呼ぶことがあった。
In Heian-period texts, women not serving at court were sometimes called 青女.