Translation of Japanese word "姉" to English
姉
あね
[ane]
IPA: /ane/
Meaning
NounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see older, sister. (This entry is a translation hub.).
How to use
姉 (ane) — 'older sister (one's own)'. Polite/someone else's: お姉さん (oneisan). 妹 (imouto) — younger sister.
🇬🇧 English
older sister
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 姉
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あね
Romaji Transcription: ane
Example Sentences
私の姉は大学生です。
わたしの あねは だいがくせいです。
My sister is a university student.
姉と一緒に映画を見ました。
あねと いっしょに えいがを みました。
I watched a movie with my sister.
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Common phrases
- 妹 / 姉— younger / older sister
Frequency rank: #74 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "姉" mean?▼
The Japanese word "姉" means "older sister" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "姉"?▼
The word "姉" is read as "あね" (ane). 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 the sister of a boy or a girl.".
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