娘子軍
also: ろうしぐん
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Meanings
1
female-led army; all-female regiment
Refers to a military unit composed entirely of women or led by a woman. Often used in historical or fictional contexts.
In Chinese legend, an all-female army called 娘子軍 appears.
2
female group; women's squad
Extended figurative use for any group or team consisting entirely of women, not necessarily military.
That department is a female group, with not a single man.