姉さん
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 姉さん
1
Honorific; Usu. 姉さん
older sister; elder sister
Examples
ジョーンは姉さんと同じように魅力がある。
Joan is as charming as her sister.
2
Vocative
young lady
Examples
「なあ、そこの姉さん」「え？」「ちょっと相談に乗ってくれないか？」
"Say, you, the lady over there." "Eh?" "Could you give me a bit of advice?"
3
Referring to a waitress, etc.; usu. 姐さん
miss
4
Used by geisha to refer to their superiors; usu. 姐さん
ma'am
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
姐
8 strokes
Meanings
elder sister
maidservant
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソ
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あね
ねえさん
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