🇯🇵 How to say

“younger sister” in Japanese

妹いもうと
Illustration of "younger sister" in a Japanese cultural setting
A young girl introduces her little sister to her friends at the park, pointing proudly as the younger sibling plays on the swings.

Usage note

This word is used to refer to one's own younger sister, and it implies a close, familial bond. It's a common term used in everyday conversations about family.

Examples

  • これは私の妹です。

    This is my younger sister.

  • 妹は五歳です。

    My younger sister is five years old.

  • 妹と遊びます。

    I play with my younger sister.

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What does "妹" mean?

  • A. younger sister
  • B. fire
  • C. silver
  • D. bean

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