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姉妹

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 姉妹

まい
ょうだい
Noun
Freq #3668
1

sisters

Examples
彼の姉妹は二人とも美人です。
Both his sisters are beautiful.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1473
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

elder sister

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あね
はは
8 strokes
Frequency: 1446
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

younger sister

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いもうと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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