Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ねえ) in Japanese

Kana Reading
ねえ
Romaji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    used after the name of someone who is an older sister figure
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    used with various honorifics to mean (older) sister


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

8 strokes

elder sister

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: あね, はは

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