gaa2 mui6㗎妹
Jyutpinggaa2 mui6
Yalegá muih
Definition
Japanese girl.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
This term is a colloquial label often used in casual conversation to refer to Japanese women. It carries a slightly playful or informal tone, similar to how people use 韓妹 for Korean women or 鬼妹 for Western women. While widely understood, it is best reserved for informal settings among friends rather than professional or formal contexts.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
His girlfriend is a Japanese girl.
Do you like Japanese girls or Korean girls more?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal settings or when addressing someone directly, as it can sound reductive or objectifying. It is strictly a descriptive label for third parties in casual speech.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
