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妹
On'yomi
マイ
MAI
Kun'yomi
いもうと
imouto
younger sister
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
妹=
女未
woman + 未
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and not yet. Woman not yet mature.
Symbolism
Younger sister, sisters, sister-in-law. Represents younger female sibling.
Anime & Manga
俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない
Oreimo(2008)
'Little sister' in the title. Romantic comedy depicting sibling relationships.
View on Amazon →Frequently Asked Questions
What does 妹 mean in Japanese?
妹 means younger sister.
How do you read 妹?
On'yomi: マイ (MAI). Kun'yomi: いもうと (imouto).
How many strokes does 妹 have?
妹 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 妹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 妹 (younger sister) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.