一女
Meanings
1
one daughter; a daughter
Used when counting or referring to having exactly one daughter, often in contrast to having multiple children or no daughters.
He has one daughter.
2
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
Refers to the oldest daughter in a family; synonymous with 長女 but more common in formal or written contexts.
See also: 長女
His eldest daughter will graduate from university next year.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に一女があるto have (exactly) one daughter
He has one daughter.
- 一女をもうけるto have/be blessed with an eldest daughter
The couple got married and had their eldest daughter.