Quick answer
姉 is the kanji for "Elder Sister". A common reading is あね (ane). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Elder Sister
Also : Older sister · Senior female sibling
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 姉 represents 'ELDER SISTER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of elder sister.
On-reading: し — remember this sound by associating it with elder sister. Kun-reading: あね.
Example Sentences
姉は来年結婚します。
あねはらいねんけっこんします。
My older sister is getting married next year.
お姉さんはどんな仕事をしていますか？
おねえさんはどんなしごとをしていますか？
What kind of work does your older sister do?
Vocabulary using 姉
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