147.姉

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姉

1. Meaning and Reading

  • older sister
  • Onyomi : し
  • Kunyomi : あね

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 女 : older sister
  • 市 : city

Depicts a dependable woman (女) stepping forward like running in a city (市) election, giving the meaning ‘older sister’.

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3. Example Words

姉 あね
older sister

My older sister is good at cooking.

姉妹 しまい
sisters

The sisters go on a trip together.