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6 姉 Older Sister

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Meaning

Primary

Older Sister

Alternatives

Big Sister, Elder Sister

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. This is your older sister, by the way. Not somebody else's.

Reading

あね

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember:

Picture your older sister (even if you don't have one), her birthday is coming up and there's only one thing she wants from you. A necklace (あね). She's wanted a necklace for years and you're finally going to give her one. She'll be so happy.

Context

Context Sentences

姉のいえに行くところです。

I’m just about to go to my older sister’s house.

わたしは、姉の五ばいのりょうの本をもっています。

I have five times as many books as my older sister does.

姉はスチュワーデスをしています。

My big sister works as a stewardess.

Kanji Composition

  • 姉
    • し
    • Older Sister
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