妹 — Younger Sister
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Common Japanese Words with 妹 (Younger Sister)
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An older sister (姉) and a younger sister (妹) together make up sisters.
Frequently Asked Questions About 妹 (Younger Sister)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 妹 (Younger Sister)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 妹 ("Younger Sister", read as まい) is: I baked two cakes for my (まい) precious younger sister. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 妹 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 妹 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 妹 means "Younger Sister". Its primary reading is まい (On'yomi: まい; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 妹?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 妹 include: 姉妹 (しまい - sisters).
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