Translation and Meaning of: お姉さん - oneesan
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word お姉さん (oneesan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: oneesan
Kana: おねえさん
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: eldest sister; (vocative) "Miss?"
Meaning in English: older sister;(vocative) "Miss?"
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- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (お姉さん) oneesan
お姉さん is a Japanese word that means "older sister". It is composed of the Kanji 姉 (ane) which means "older sister" and さん (san) which is an honorific suffix used to address someone with respect. The correct pronunciation is "oneesan". This word is often used to refer to older sisters, but it can also be used to refer to older women in general, as a respectful form of address.How to Write in Japanese - (お姉さん) oneesan
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Synonyms and Similar - (お姉さん) oneesan
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:
姉さん; お姉ちゃん; お姉さま; お姉様; お姉さん方
Words containing: お姉さん
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Words with the same pronunciation: おねえさん oneesan
Example Sentences - (お姉さん) oneesan
Below are some example sentences:
お姉さんはとても優しい人です。
Oneesan wa totemo yasashii hito desu
The older sister is a very kind person.
Your sister is a very kind person.
- お姉さん - honorific for "older sister"
- は - topic particle
- とても - adverb meaning "very"
- 優しい - adjective meaning "kind"
- 人 - noun meaning "person"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "eldest sister; (vocative) "Miss?"" é "(お姉さん) oneesan". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.