姉
elder sister
Details
Description
Elder sister - the older woman of the household. Senior sister, and the respect that comes with it.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and market. Elder woman working at market.
Symbolism
Elder sister, older woman. Represents female hierarchy in family.
Component Breakdown
woman + 巿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 姉
Proverbs & Idioms
姉弟のように
あねおとうとのように
Like brother and sister
A close family-like relationship
Anime & Manga
お姉ちゃんが来た
Oneechan ga Kita
Comedy depicting life with a step-'older sister.'
帝乃三姉妹は案外、チョロい。
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze
A well-known work with 姉 in its Japanese title.
＋チック姉さん
Plastic Elder Sister
A well-known work with 姉 in its Japanese title.
異世界ワンターンキル姉さん ～姉同伴の異世界生活はじめました～
My One-Hit Kill Sister
A well-known work with 姉 in its Japanese title.
姉なるもの
The Elder Sister-Like One
A well-known work with 姉 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 姉 mean in Japanese?
姉 means elder sister. Elder sister - the older woman of the household. Senior sister, and the respect that comes with it.
How do you read 姉?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: あね、はは (ane, haha).
How many strokes does 姉 have?
姉 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 姉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
姉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means elder sister. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.