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姉
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
あね・はは
ane / haha
elder sister
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
姉=
女巿
woman + 巿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and market. Elder woman working at market.
Symbolism
Elder sister, older woman. Represents female hierarchy in family.
Anime & Manga
お姉ちゃんが来た
Oneechan ga Kita(2013)
Comedy depicting life with a step-'older sister.'
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Proverbs & Idioms
姉弟のように
あねおとうとのように
Like brother and sister
A close family-like relationship
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 姉 mean in Japanese?
姉 means elder sister.
How do you read 姉?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: あね、はは (ane, haha).
How many strokes does 姉 have?
姉 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 姉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 姉 (elder sister) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.