226.妹


1. Meaning and Reading

  • younger sister
  • Onyomi : まい
  • Kunyomi : いもうと

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 未 : immature
  • 女 : girl

A young girl (女) who is still immature (未) compared to an older sister — symbolizing 'younger sister'.

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3. Example Words

いもうと
younger sister

My younger sister likes reading books.

姉妹 しまい
sisters

The sisters get along very well.

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