姉妹
しまい / きょうだい
shimai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
姉妹 (しまい (shimai)) means "Sisters". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Sisters
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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.
兄弟姉妹の中で、妹たちは仲が良い。
きょうだいしまいのなかで、いもうとたちはなかがよい。
Among the siblings, the younger sisters are close to each other.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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