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'.
3. Example Words
妹
いもうと
younger sister
妹は本を読むのが好きだ。
My younger sister likes reading books.
姉妹
しまい
sisters
姉妹はとても仲がいい。
The sisters get along very well.