“Spinster” in Japanese
Short answer
Spinster in Japanese is “毒女” (dokujo). Full meaning: single woman, spinster.
Other ways to say “Spinster” in Japanese
独身女性
dokushinjosei single woman, spinster
行かず後家
ikazugoke old maid, spinster
売れ残り
urenokori unsold items, leftovers, remainders, remnants; spinster, old maid
独身者
dokushinsha unmarried person, bachelor, spinster
ハイミス
haimisu older unmarried woman, old maid, spinster
単身者
tanshinsha unmarried person, single person, bachelor, spinster, person living alone
売残り
urenokori unsold items, leftovers, remainders, remnants; spinster, old maid
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