Betekenissen van Lesbian in het Japans

レズビアン (rezubian)

Voorbeeld:

She identifies as a lesbian.

彼女はレズビアンだと認識しています。

There are many lesbian couples in our community.

私たちのコミュニティには多くのレズビアンカップルがいます。

Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used to describe a woman who is attracted to other women, often in discussions about sexual orientation or LGBTQ+ topics.

Opmerking: This term is widely accepted and used both in formal and informal contexts. It is important to be respectful when discussing sexual orientation.

レズ (rezu)

Voorbeeld:

She is a lez who loves to party.

彼女はパーティーを愛するレズです。

They are friends, and they're both lez.

彼女たちは友達で、どちらもレズです。

Gebruik: informalContext: A colloquial and often casual term for lesbian women, sometimes used among friends or within the LGBTQ+ community.

Opmerking: While 'レズ' is commonly used among some groups, it can be considered derogatory by others. Use with caution depending on the audience.

同性愛者の女性 (dōaisei-sha no josei)

Voorbeeld:

She is a homosexual woman.

彼女は同性愛者の女性です。

The event is for homosexual women.

そのイベントは同性愛者の女性のためです。

Gebruik: formalContext: A more formal way of referring to a lesbian, often used in legal, academic, or advocacy contexts.

Opmerking: This phrase is more descriptive and may be used in contexts where clarity is necessary, such as legal documents or academic discussions.

女性同性愛者 (josei dōaisei-sha)

Voorbeeld:

Many female homosexuals face discrimination.

多くの女性同性愛者が差別に直面しています。

She works to support female homosexuals.

彼女は女性同性愛者を支援するために働いています。

Gebruik: formalContext: Used in discussions about gender and sexuality, particularly in sociological or psychological contexts.

Opmerking: This term is similar to the previous one and emphasizes the gender aspect of homosexuality.

gay woman

A woman who is attracted to other women; similar to 'lesbian' but with a different term.

Voorbeeld: She came out as a gay woman last year.

Opmerking: The term 'gay woman' is more inclusive and can refer to any woman attracted to other women, not just exclusively lesbian women.

homosexual woman

A woman who is sexually attracted to other women; a formal term for 'lesbian'.

Voorbeeld: She identified as a homosexual woman from a young age.

Opmerking: The term 'homosexual woman' is a more clinical and formal term compared to 'lesbian'.

sapphic woman

A woman who is attracted to other women; a literary or poetic term for 'lesbian'.

Voorbeeld: She found a supportive community among other sapphic women.

Opmerking: The term 'sapphic' has a more poetic and historical connotation compared to 'lesbian'.

woman-loving woman

A woman who loves or is attracted to other women; a descriptive term for 'lesbian'.

Voorbeeld: She proudly identifies as a woman-loving woman.

Opmerking: The term 'woman-loving woman' emphasizes the love and attraction aspect more than the sexual orientation aspect.

Come out of the closet

This phrase means to reveal or make public one's homosexuality, especially in terms of being open about one's sexual orientation.

Voorbeeld: She came out of the closet last year and introduced her girlfriend to her family.

Opmerking: The phrase 'come out of the closet' is not specific to lesbians but can be used by anyone revealing their true sexual orientation.

On the down low

This phrase means to keep something, especially a relationship, secret or discreet.

Voorbeeld: They kept their relationship on the down low to avoid judgment from others.

Opmerking: The phrase 'on the down low' does not necessarily imply a lesbian relationship but can refer to any secretive relationship.

In the closet

This phrase means to keep one's homosexuality or sexual orientation secret or hidden.

Voorbeeld: She is still in the closet and hasn't told her parents about her sexual orientation.

Opmerking: Similar to 'come out of the closet,' 'in the closet' refers to hiding one's sexual orientation, but in this case, it implies not being open about it.

Love is love

This phrase emphasizes that love between individuals should be accepted and celebrated regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Voorbeeld: They believe that love is love, regardless of gender, and support LGBTQ rights.

Opmerking: While 'love is love' is a broader statement about love and acceptance, it is often used in discussions related to LGBTQ rights and acceptance of all types of relationships.

Rainbow community

This phrase refers to the LGBTQ community, symbolized by the rainbow flag, which represents diversity and inclusivity.

Voorbeeld: The pride parade celebrates the diversity of the rainbow community.

Opmerking: The term 'rainbow community' is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities within the LGBTQ community, not specific to lesbians.

Queer representation

This phrase refers to the portrayal or depiction of LGBTQ individuals in media, art, or other forms of representation.

Voorbeeld: The film industry needs more queer representation to reflect the diversity of society.

Opmerking: While 'queer representation' can encompass all LGBTQ identities, it specifically highlights the need for more visibility and accurate portrayal of queer individuals in various platforms.

Out and proud

This phrase describes someone who is openly LGBTQ and unapologetically embraces their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Voorbeeld: She is out and proud, advocating for LGBTQ rights in her community.

Opmerking: Being 'out and proud' specifically conveys a sense of confidence and activism in being open about one's LGBTQ identity.

Sapphic

Sapphic is a term often used to describe a woman who is attracted to other women romantically or sexually.

Voorbeeld: She identifies as sapphic, meaning she is primarily attracted to women.

Opmerking: The term 'sapphic' is more poetic and literary compared to 'lesbian', which is more commonly used in everyday language.

Dyke

Dyke is a slang term used to refer to a lesbian or a woman who is attracted to other women. It can be seen as a reclaimed term within the LGBTQ+ community.

Voorbeeld: She proudly refers to herself as a dyke within the LGBTQ+ community.

Opmerking: The term 'dyke' has a more assertive and rebellious connotation compared to 'lesbian'.

WLW (Women Loving Women)

WLW stands for Women Loving Women, a term used to describe women who are romantically or sexually attracted to other women.

Voorbeeld: She participates in WLW spaces to connect with other queer women.

Opmerking: WLW is more inclusive as it encompasses all women who love other women, including bisexual and pansexual individuals, whereas 'lesbian' specifically refers to women attracted to other women exclusively.

Lesbo

Lesbo is a colloquial and sometimes derogatory term used to refer to a lesbian or a woman who is attracted to other women.

Voorbeeld: She jokingly said, 'Oh, you know I'm a proud lesbo.'

Opmerking: The term 'lesbo' is considered more informal and potentially offensive compared to 'lesbian'.

Sisterhood

Sisterhood is a term used to emphasize the strong bond and camaraderie between women, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.

Voorbeeld: They share a deep bond through their shared sisterhood as queer women.

Opmerking: While 'sisterhood' does not specifically denote sexual orientation like 'lesbian', it highlights the solidarity and support among women within the LGBTQ+ community.

She came out as a lesbian last year.

The movie tells the story of a lesbian couple.

Many famous women throughout history were rumored to be lesbians.

Lesbian - Eigennaam (Proper noun) / Eigennaam, enkelvoud (Proper noun, singular)

Lemma: lesbian

Vervoegingen

Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): lesbian

Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): lesbians

Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): lesbian

Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon

lesbian bevat 3 lettergrepen: les • bi • an

Fonetische transcriptie: ˈlez-bē-ən

les bi an , ˈlez bē ən (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

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lesbian: ~ 1100 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).

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