姉 means “older sister”

あね · ane

Also: elder sister

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

あね, はは

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

シ

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The story

A woman of grace: the older sister is wisdom, nurture, the keeper of family secrets and strength.

Formal: 姉さん (oneesan). Part of 姉妹 (shimai, sisters)

Its parts

• 女 Woman · Left side
• 市 City/market · Right side

A woman (女) of the market/city (市): elder sister

Words with 姉

• 姉妹 (しまい, shimai): sisters
• 姉妹 (しまい, shimai): sisters

Kanji that look like 姉

• 始 (begin): 始 has 台 on the right, 姉 has 市: similar left sides (女)

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