姉
あね
ane
JLPT N48 strokesKanjiLevel 24 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
姉 is the kanji for "Elder Sister". A common reading is あね (ane). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Elder Sister
Also : Older sister · Senior female sibling
Readings
kunあね/ anekunはは/ hahaonし/ shi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Example Sentences
姉は来年結婚します。
あねはらいねんけっこんします。
My older sister is getting married next year.
お姉さんはどんな仕事をしていますか?
おねえさんはどんなしごとをしていますか?
What kind of work does your older sister do?
Vocabulary using 姉
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