Translation and Meaning of: 従姉妹 - itoko
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 従姉妹 (itoko) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: itoko
Kana: いとこ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: cousin (female)
Meaning in English: cousin (female)
Definition: A cousin from the father's sister or the mother's sister.
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Explanation and Etymology - (従姉妹) itoko
従姉妹 is a Japanese word that refers to a distant female cousin. The word is composed of three kanji characters: 従 (jū) which means "to follow" or "to obey", 姉 (ane) which means "older sister" and 妹 (imōto) which means "younger sister". The word can be read as "jōshimai" or "itoko". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese nobility used specific terms to refer to distant relatives. The word 従姉妹 was created to refer to cousins who were the daughters of uncles or aunts, rather than cousins who were the daughters of brothers or sisters. The word is still used today and is considered formal.How to Write in Japanese - (従姉妹) itoko
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Synonyms and Similar - (従姉妹) itoko
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:
従妹; いとこ; いとこ妹; いとこ姉妹; いとこ妹姉妹; おい; おば; おばさん; おばちゃん; おば様; おばあさん; おばあちゃん; おばあ様; おばあさん方; おばさんたち; おばちゃんたち; おばあちゃんたち; おばあさん達; おばさんたちの集まり; おばさんたちのグループ; おばさんたちの仲間; おばさんたちの友達; おばさんたちの同僚; おばさんたちの知
Words containing: 従姉妹
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Words with the same pronunciation: いとこ itoko
Example Sentences - (従姉妹) itoko
Below are some example sentences:
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
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "cousin (female)" é "(従姉妹) itoko". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
