Kanji 姉: meanings, readings, and example words.
Kanji 姉: elder sister. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
elder sister
Imagine a dependable woman (女) who goes to the market (市) to help with the family's errands. It represents a mature elder sister who takes care of the household.
姉妹 (きょうだい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 姉妹: sisters. Meanings and example sentences.
従姉妹 (いとこ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 従姉妹: female cousin. Meanings and example sentences.
姉妹 (しまい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 姉妹: sisters. Meanings and example sentences.
姉 (あね): meaning and examples
Japanese word 姉: older sister (humble). Meanings and example sentences.
お姉さん (おねえさん): meaning and examples
Japanese word お姉さん: older sister / young woman. Meanings and example sentences.
10 Kanji with 女 (じょ)
Learn Easily with the 'Woman' Radical
We have organized 10 essential kanji containing the 'woman' (女) radical at the JLPT N4 level. Memorize them efficiently by associating their meanings and readings through this common component.
