What is the meaning of же?

and

but

however

then

after

as

and, but

and, but

on the other hand, whereas, as for, as to

Emphasises identity: very, same

With expressions of time and order: emphasises promptitude: very, right, immediately, without delay

Marks an objection by pointing to the rationale behind said objection: after all, but

Especially in questions: expresses consequence of or reaction to what was said before: then, so

In questions and imperatives: imparts a note of insistence and urgency: ever, on earth, for goodness' sake

zhe: The name of the Cyrillic-script letter Ж.

gee: The name of the Latin-script letter G.

Source: wiktionary.org