Quick answer
妹 is the kanji for "Younger sister". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is いもうと (imouto). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Younger sister
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 妹 represents 'YOUNGER SISTER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of younger sister.
On-reading: まい — remember this sound by associating it with younger sister. Kun-reading: いもうと.
Example Sentences
妹に誕生日プレゼントを贈りました。
いもうとにたんじょうびぷれぜんとをおくりました。
I sent a birthday present to my younger sister.
妹はまだ小学生です。
いもうとはまだしょうがくせいです。
My younger sister is still in elementary school.
Vocabulary using 妹
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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