しまい
しまい
shimai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

しまい (しまい (shimai)) means "sisters". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

sisters

Also : sisterhood · sister cities

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 姉妹 (しまい) means 'sisters'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of sisters.

Example Sentences

彼女には二人の姉妹がいる。

かのじょにはふたりのしまいがいる。

She has two sisters.

姉妹に会います。

しまいにあいます。

I meet sisters.

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