痴女
ち
じょ
Meanings
1
female molester
Slang term for a woman who commits sexual harassment or molestation, analogous to 痴漢 (male molester). Often used in media and legal contexts.
See also: 痴漢
A man who encountered a female molester on the train reported it.
2
lewd woman; libidinous woman
Slang for a woman who is sexually forward or promiscuous. Can be derogatory.
She acted like a lewd woman and surprised everyone around her.
3
dated term
Dated slang meaning a foolish or stupid woman. Rarely used in modern Japanese.
In old novels, there are examples where 痴女 is used to mean a stupid woman.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で痴女に遭うto be molested by a female molester (in a place)
I was molested by a woman on the train.
- 痴女行為をするto commit an act of (female) molestation
She was arrested for committing an act of molestation on the train.