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姉
“older sister” in Japanese is 姉, read shi, ane (し, あね). 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).
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姉はやさしいです。
あねはやさしいです。My older sister is kind.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 姉 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | older sister |
| Readings | し, あね |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | お姉さん (older sister) |
How to read 姉
姉 is read shi (し) or ane (あね) depending on the word.
Words with 姉
- 姉妹
- お姉さんolder sister
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Updated: 2026-08-28