Kanji 妹: younger sister
Kanji 妹: younger sister. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
younger sister
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Think of a woman (女) who is 'not yet' (未) fully grown or mature compared to her older siblings. This combination naturally represents a 'younger sister' who is still developing.