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