JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
妹 — younger sister
- Reading
- マイ・いもうと
- Meaning
- younger sister
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
妹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is マイ・いもうと and it means younger sister. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
妹 appears in everyday japanese words such as 妹 (younger sister), 姉妹 (sisters) and 姉妹 (sisters).
Japanese words containing 妹
Frequently asked questions
What does 妹 mean in Japanese?
妹 means younger sister in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 妹 read?
妹 is read マイ・いもうと. Reading it inside real words — 妹 and 姉妹 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 妹 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 妹 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 妹 in a word?
A common word containing 妹 is 妹 (いもうと) — "younger sister". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 妹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 妹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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