Meaning of 妹 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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妹JLPT 5
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Kana Readingいもうと
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Romajiimōto
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- younger sister
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Example Sentences
妹, いもうと used in context
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This is my little sister Sakiko. She was born the same year as me and is now studying for her exams.
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だからお互いに助け合う必要があったので、そういう意味では妹との絆は強かった。
Therefore we had to help each other and in that way the bonds between me and my sister were strong.
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If those little brats of sisters are good enough I'll make a gift of them to you!
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I'll bring my sister to the party.
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My sister will marry early next year.
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My sister is clumsy, which is a disadvantage to her.
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