“Younger sister” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “妹”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “妹” means “Younger sister”.
Jouyou Kanji “妹”
Jouyou Kanji “妹” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 8 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | まい(mai) |
| ばい(bai) | |
| Kun-Yomi | いもうと(imouto) |
| いも(imo) | |
| Meanings | Younger sister |
| (A word for calling women with familiarity) |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “妹”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 妹背(いもせ-i mo se) | ① Married couple, Husband and wife, Man and wife, ② Sibling, Brother and sister |
| 妹婿(まいせい-ma i se i) | The husband of one’s younger sister |
| 義妹(ぎまい-gi ma i) | ① Sister‐in‐law (spouse’s younger sister or younger brother’s wife), ② Younger stepsister, Younger adopted sister, Non-blood-related younger sister |
| 愚妹(ぐまい-gu ma i) | Younger sister (humble word for one’s one young sister) |
| 姉妹(しまい-shi ma i) | Sisters, Sibling |
| 弟妹(ていまい-te i ma i) | Younger brothers and sisters |
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