Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (あね) in Japanese

姉, 姐
JLPT 5
Kana Reading
あね
Romaji
ane
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    older sister; elder sister
    Example sentence
    、は、はい・・・ごめん、玲」「コラ。幾ら親戚はいえ、先輩医師よ?院内ちゃんとケジメをつけなさい Ah, y-yes ... Sorry, Coz. "Hey! You might be my relative but here I'm your senior and a doctor. Keep things straight while you're in the hospital!"

Examples of 姉, 姐, あね in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

8 strokes

elder sister

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: あね, はは

Learn more

8 strokes

elder sister, maidservant

On'Yomi: ソ, シャ

Kun'Yomi: あね, ねえさん

Learn more