Translation of Japanese word "妹" to English
妹
いもうと
[imouto]
IPA: /imouto/
Meaning
NounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see younger, sister. (This entry is a translation hub.).
How to use
妹 (imouto) — 'younger sister'. Referring to someone else's: 妹さん (imoutosan). 姉妹 (shimai) — sisters.
🇬🇧 English
younger sister
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 妹
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いもうと
Romaji Transcription: imouto
Example Sentences
私の妹は大学生です。
わたしのいもうとはだいがくせいです。
My younger sister is a university student.
彼女の妹はとてもかわいいです。
かのじょのいもうとはとてもかわいいです。
Her younger sister is very cute.
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Common phrases
- 私の妹— my younger sister
Frequency rank: #438 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "妹" mean?▼
The Japanese word "妹" means "younger sister" in English.
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The word "妹" is read as "いもうと" (imouto). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a younger sister.".
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