Meaning

Primary

Sisters

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your older sister and your younger sister. These are your sisters.

Reading

しまい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 姉妹が亡くなる

    sisters pass away

    姉妹が死亡する

    a sister dies

    姉妹がいる

    to have sisters

Context Sentences

あの二人って姉妹みたいだよね。

Those two are like sisters.

私は、三人姉妹の一人です。

I'm one of three sisters.

姉妹で全国大会に出ました。

The sisters went the national tournament.

Kanji Composition