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female
smaller (of the two); weaker
「女」 has other readings with different meanings.
乙女のような心を持っている。
She has a maiden-like heart.
雨女と呼ばれるのは嫌だな。
I don't like being called a rain woman.
彼女は気の強い姉御肌で周りから頼られている。
She has a strong-willed big-sister personality and is relied on by those around her.