醜女

Noun

 * 1) ugly woman

Etymology 1
Compound of.

Noun

 * 1) an ugly woman

Usage notes
For the generic “ugly woman” sense, the buonna reading may be more common. The shikome reading carries overtones of supernatural terror, and may be perceived as somewhat old-fashioned. The shūjo reading is the least common, and may be the most stilted; it is also the most negative of the three readings.

Etymology 2
Compound of.

Noun

 * 1) an ugly demon-woman or hag from the underworld
 * 2) an ugly woman
 * 1) an ugly woman

Usage notes
For the generic “ugly woman” sense, the buonna reading may be more common. The shikome reading carries overtones of supernatural terror, and may be perceived as somewhat old-fashioned. The shūjo reading is the least common, and may be the most stilted; it is also the most negative of the three readings.

Etymology 3
From compound. Compare modern 🇨🇬 reading chǒu nǚ.

Noun

 * 1) an ugly woman

Usage notes
For the generic “ugly woman” sense, the buonna reading may be more common. The shikome reading carries overtones of supernatural terror, and may be perceived as somewhat old-fashioned. The shūjo reading is the least common, and may be the most stilted; it is also the most negative of the three readings.