Translation and Meaning of: 姪 - mei
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 姪 (mei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: mei
Kana: めい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: niece
Meaning in English: niece
Definition: Niece of my uncle and my aunt.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (姪) mei
The Japanese word 姪 (めい/mei) means "niece", referring to the daughter of a younger brother or sister. The etymology of the word is composed of the characters 女 (onna), which means "woman", and 未 (mi), which means "not yet". Together, they form the meaning of "young woman who is not yet married". The word 姪 can also be used to refer to a young woman in general, but it is most commonly used to refer to a niece.How to Write in Japanese - (姪) mei
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Synonyms and Similar - (姪) mei
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
甥女; おいこ; めい
Words containing: 姪
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Words with the same pronunciation: めい mei
Example Sentences - (姪) mei
Below are some example sentences:
私の姪はとても可愛いです。
Watashi no mei wa totemo kawaii desu
My niece is very cute.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession, in this case, "mine"
- 姪 (mei) - niece
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "niece"
- とても (totemo) - adverb meaning "very"
- 可愛い (kawaii) - "fluffy" or "beautiful"
- です (desu) - linking verb that indicates the formality of the sentence
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "niece" é "(姪) mei". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.