Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 姉や(ねえや) in Japanese

姉や, 姐や
Kana Reading
ねえや
Romaji
nēya
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    young lady (in ref. to a maid, etc.)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

8 strokes

elder sister

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: あね, はは

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8 strokes

elder sister, maidservant

On'Yomi: ソ, シャ

Kun'Yomi: あね, ねえさん

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