otome
nounUK /ˈəʊtəmeɪ/
US /ˈoʊtəmeɪ/
A game or story made for girls, often about love and friendship.
She stayed up late playing her favorite otome game on her phone.
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2. A Japanese word meaning 'maiden' or 'young woman'.
In old Japanese tales, the otome of the village sang by the river.
3. A genre of Japanese media aimed at a female audience, especially romance stories.
The new anime is an otome series set in a magical academy.
4. A type of musical theater in Japan performed by women.
The Takarazuka Revue is famous for its otome-style performances.