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妹
妹 (readings: まい, いもうと; Japanese kanji) means “younger sister”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 姉妹 (sisters).
What does 妹 mean?
| Kanji | 妹 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | younger sister |
| Readings | まい, いもうと |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 妹
妹 is read まい or いもうと depending on the word.
Example words with 妹
| Example | 姉妹 (sisters) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14