姉妹
しまい / きょうだい
shimai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
姉妹 (しまい (shimai)) means "sisters". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
sisters
Also : sister cities · sisterhood
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 姉妹 (しまい) means 'sisters'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of sisters.
Example Sentences
彼女には二人の姉妹がいる。
かのじょにはふたりのしまいがいる。
She has two sisters.
姉妹に会います。
しまいにあいます。
I meet sisters.
Kanji in this word
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