お姉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word お姉
1
Abbreviation
elder sister
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Slang
effeminate man
Kanji in this Word
姉
8 strokes
Frequency: 1473
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
elder sister
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あね
はは
御
12 strokes
Frequency: 1087
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
honorable
manipulate
govern
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おん-
お-
み-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
う
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