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[あね()]
ane
noun

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[あね()]
ane

English Meaning(s) for 姉

noun
  1. older sister; elder sister

Definition and Synonyms for 姉

Girl a young woman
Synonyms: めこ, ガール, ミッシー, マドモアゼル, ヤングレディー, 乙女子, 女子, 女の子, 女の子, , , , お姉さん, 姉さん, , 娘子, , お嬢さん, 嬢さん, 嬢さん, 少女, 早乙女

Meanings for each kanji in 姉

» elder sister

Categories 姉 is a member of

Adult Female an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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Sample Sentences for 姉

And while she's no longer with us, I know my grandmother's watching, along with the family that made me who I am. I miss them tonight. I know that my debt to them is beyond measure. To my sister Maya, my sister Alma, all my other brothers and sisters, thank you so much for all the support that you've given me. I'm grateful to them.
When he is in trouble, he always turns to his sister for help.
My sister, a university student, won first prize in the speech contest.
This dictionary is my sister's.
George's sister made me some sandwiches.

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