姉 (あね) — older sister

姉 is read あね and listed as a noun. Meaning: older sister; elder sister.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 姉.

  • 姉妹 しまい sisters
  • 従姉妹 いとこ cousin (female)
  • 義姉 ぎし sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife)
  • 姉さん ねえさん older sister
  • お姉さん おねえさん older sister