The word "onna" means female or woman in Japanese.
Onna can also be used as a feminine name of Japanese origin, which means "lady" or "woman".
Also the meaning of the Japanese word "onna" can also very depending on the context.
Onna is also sometimes used to mean "woman" in a general or official sense, and while in casual conversation the word "onna" can also have negative connotations or even be used colloquially.
The literal meaning of onna is Woman or Female.
Examples of the word onna in Japanese include.
"Yuki onna means "snow woman" or "snow ghost" in folklore.
"Onna-musha" refers to female warriors in pre-modern Japan.
And "onna no ko" means "young lady" or "girl".
And in spoken conversations, the word "onna" can also be used as a general term, but it can also have some negative or even insulting connotations and meanings, which is similar to calling someone a "babe" or "chick".
Onna can also be combined with other words to mean "stupid woman" (baka onna) or even "cruel woman" (hidoi onna).
Onna is sometimes chosen for it's melodic sound and simplicity and is a Japanese origin word.