Kanji · N5 · 8 strokes
妹 / younger sister
Kanji for younger sister.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | マイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いもうと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
妹 carries the meaning younger sister.
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How to write 妹
Trace 妹 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 妹
妹いもうとyounger sister (my)
姉妹しまいsisters
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妹 in context
きのうの夜妹とテレビを見ました。
きのうのよるいもうとととれびをみました
I watched TV with my younger sister last night.
わたしは三人姉妹です。
わたしはさんにんしまいです
I am one of three sisters.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 妹 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
妹 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/妹
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