Japanese

あね
Meaning: older sister
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

姉

Example sentences

My older sister is a teacher at a school.
姉は遠い町へ嫁いでいった。
My older sister married and moved to a distant town.
姉は櫛で髪を綺麗に梳かした
My older sister combed her hair beautifully with a comb.
姉は弟に元気出してと言った。
The older sister told her younger brother to cheer up.
成人式で、姉は綺麗な振袖を着ていた。
My older sister was wearing a beautiful furisode for the coming-of-age ceremony.
姉は既婚で、子供が二人います。
My older sister is married and has two children.
姉は有名な婦人科医です。
My older sister is a famous gynecologist.

Usage Notes

Used when referring to one's own older sister or someone else's in a familiar context. When addressing or referring to someone else's sister politely, 'お姉さん' is used.

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