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姉貴

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

ねき
アネキ
姐貴
Noun
Honorific
Freq #15913
1

Familiar; 貴 is ateji

elder sister

2

older female friend

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
12 strokes
Frequency: 970
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

precious
value
prize
esteem
honor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たっと.い
とうと.い
たっと.ぶ
とうと.ぶ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きよ
たか
たかし
よし
8 strokes

Meanings

elder sister
maidservant

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あね
ねえさん
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