Translation and Meaning of: 姉 - ane
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 姉 (ane) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ane
Kana: あね
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: older sister
Meaning in English: older sister
Definition: Women refer to older women than themselves.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (姉) ane
The word "姉" is a Japanese term meaning "older sister". Its etymology dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese language began to develop and differentiate itself from Chinese. The word is composed of the characters "姉" (Ane), which means "older sister", and "女" (onna), which means "woman". The word is used to refer to a biological older sister, but can also be used as a term of respect for an older woman in general. In addition, the word can be used in idioms and Japanese proverbs to convey cultural and moral values.How to Write in Japanese - (姉) ane
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Synonyms and Similar - (姉) ane
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:
姉姐; あね; ねえ; あねさん; お姉さん; おねえさん
Words containing: 姉
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: きょうだい
Romaji: kyoudai
Translation / Meaning:
sisters
Kana: おねえさん
Romaji: oneesan
Translation / Meaning:
eldest sister; (vocative) "Miss?"
Kana: いとこ
Romaji: itoko
Translation / Meaning:
cousin (female)
Words with the same pronunciation: あね ane
Example Sentences - (姉) ane
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
私の従姉妹はとても美しいです。
Watashi no jōshimai wa totemo utsukushii desu
My cousin is very beautiful.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession, in this case, "mine"
- 従姉妹 (joushimai) - noun meaning "second cousin"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "my second cousin"
- とても (totemo) - adverb meaning "very"
- 美しい (utsukushii) - adjective meaning "beautiful"
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the present tense and formality of the sentence
私の姉妹はとても仲が良いです。
Watashi no shimai wa totemo naka ga yoi desu
My sisters are very close.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- の (no) - particle of possession in Japanese, indicating that the next word is possessed by "I"
- 姉妹 (shimai) - means "sisters" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese, indicating that the subject of the sentence is "sisters"
- とても (totemo) - adverb in Japanese meaning "very"
- 仲 (naka) - means "relationship" in Japanese
- が (ga) - subject particle in Japanese, indicating that "relationship" is the subject of the sentence
- 良い (yoi) - adjective in Japanese meaning "good"
- です (desu) - verb to be in Japanese, indicating that the sentence is in the present tense and is affirmative
私の姉はとても優しいです。
Watashi no ane wa totemo yasashii desu
My older sister is very kind.
My sister is very kind.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession, in this case "mine"
- 姉 (ane) - means "older sister" in Japanese
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "my sister"
- とても (totemo) - adverb meaning "very"
- 優しい (yasashii) - adjective meaning "kind" or "lovable"
- です (desu) - linking verb that indicates the state or quality of the subject, in this case "is"
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "older sister" é "(姉) ane". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
