←Back
姉
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
あね・はは
ane / haha
elder sister
Details
Strokes8
Frequency#1473
Radical女woman(3)
Old Form姊
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes8
Component Breakdown
姉=
女巿
woman + 巿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and market. Elder woman working at market.
Symbolism
Elder sister, older woman. Represents female hierarchy in family.
Anime & Manga
お姉ちゃんが来た
Oneechan ga Kita(2013)
Comedy depicting life with a step-'older sister.'
View on Amazon →Words & Expressions
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