sister in Japanese
sister in Japanese is シスター, 修道女, 妹 — sister means a female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
sister in Japanese
シスター
Pronounced: shisutā
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
修道女
Pronounced: shuudōjo
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
妹
Pronounced: imōto
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
姉妹
Pronounced: shimai
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
お姉さん
Pronounced: oneesan
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
シスター
Pronounced: shisutā
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
あね
Pronounced: ane
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
いもうと
Pronounced: imōto
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
姉妹
Pronounced: shimai
(attributively) An entity that has a special or affectionate, non-hierarchical relationship with another.
What does "sister" mean?
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noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
"My sister lives just a few streets away."
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noun A woman felt to be closely bonded with another through shared identity, cause, or community.
"The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement."
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noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
"The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts."
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noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.
"Sister Mary ran the small parish school."
sister in a sentence
- My sister lives just a few streets away.
- The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement.
- The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts.
- Sister Mary ran the small parish school.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "sister" in Japanese?
"sister" in Japanese is シスター, 修道女, 妹. sister means: A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
How do you pronounce シスター?
"sister" in Japanese is シスター, pronounced "shisutā".
How do you use "sister" in a sentence?
Example: "My sister lives just a few streets away." In Japanese, "sister" is シスター, 修道女, 妹.
Are there other ways to say "sister" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "sister": シスター, 修道女, 妹, 姉妹, お姉さん, あね.
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