Word details

姉

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 姉.

Dictionary

Entry

姉姐あねNounFreq #1486
1

older sister; elder sister

Examples
姉は私のズボンにアイロンをかけてくれる。
My sister presses my trousers.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

姉

elder sister

8 strokesFrequency 1,473JLPT N3Grade 2

On

シ

Kun

あねはは
姐

elder sister, maidservant

8 strokes

On

ソシャ

Kun

あねねえさん

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