妹
younger sister
Details
Description
Younger sister - the sister not yet grown. The youngest place in the sibling order.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and not yet. Woman not yet mature.
Symbolism
Younger sister, sisters, sister-in-law. Represents younger female sibling.
Component Breakdown
woman + 未
Words & Expressions
Words written with 妹
Anime & Manga
俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない
Oreimo
'Little sister' in the title. Romantic comedy depicting sibling relationships.
干物妹！うまるちゃん
Himouto! Umaru-chan
A well-known work with 妹 in its Japanese title.
新妹魔王の契約者
The Testament of Sister New Devil
A well-known work with 妹 in its Japanese title.
妹さえいればいい。
A Sister's All You Need.
A well-known work with 妹 in its Japanese title.
義妹生活
Days with My Stepsister
A well-known work with 妹 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 妹 mean in Japanese?
妹 means younger sister. Younger sister - the sister not yet grown. The youngest place in the sibling order.
How do you read 妹?
On'yomi: マイ (MAI). Kun'yomi: いもうと (imouto).
How many strokes does 妹 have?
妹 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 妹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
妹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means younger sister. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.