(3 entries)
あね
Alternative writings:
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

An older sister—a female sibling who is older than oneself. (When referring to someone else's older sister, 'oneesan' is commonly used.)

Noun

Examples

私の姉は看護師です。

My older sister is a nurse.

休みの日に姉と買い物に行った。

I went shopping with my sister on my day off.

兄と姉が二人いる。

I have a brother and an older sister (two siblings: a brother and a sister).

彼女は自分の姉のことをとても尊敬している。

She respects her older sister very much.