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姉
姉 (readings: し, あね; Japanese kanji) means “older sister”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as お姉さん (older sister).
What does 姉 mean?
| Kanji | 姉 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | older sister |
| Readings | し, あね |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 姉
姉 is read し or あね depending on the word.
Example words with 姉
| Example | お姉さん (older sister) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14