Kanji · N5 · 8 strokes
姉 / elder sister
Kanji for elder sister.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あね | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
姉 carries the meaning elder sister.
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How to write 姉
Trace 姉 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 姉
お姉さんおねえさんelder sister (one's)
姉あねelder sister (my)
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姉 in context
メアリーさんのお姉さんはきのう日本へ来ました。
めありーさんのおねえさんはきのうにほんへきました
Mary's elder sister came to Japan yesterday.
姉は会社員です。
あねはかいしゃいんです
My elder sister is an office worker.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 姉 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
姉 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/姉
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