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[ぎ(義)·し(姉)]
gishi
noun

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[あ(義)·ね(姉)]
ane
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English Meaning(s) for 義姉

noun
  1. sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife)
  2. older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
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Definition and Synonyms for 義姉

Sister-In-Law the sister of your spouse
Synonyms: 小姑, 義妹, 義姉

Meanings for each kanji in 義姉

» righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning
» elder sister

Categories 義姉 is a member of

In-Law a relative by marriage
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Sample Sentences for 義姉

My brother died suddenly two years ago. Since then, my sister-in-law has valiantly kept the small jewelery store he left her going.
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Since my brother died suddenly two years ago, my sister-in-law has valiantly kept going the small jewellery store he left her.
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