Definition: 意味
older sister; elder sister
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 姉 【あね】(ane)
Meaning: older sister; elder sister.
Study Notes:
- 姉 (ane) is the more casual version of お姉さん (oneesan)
- It is usually used when you refer to your own sister.
Type: Noun
Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary
姉 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
私の姉は背が高い。
わたしのあねはせがたかい。
watashi no ane wa se ga takai.
My older sister is tall.
Example #2
私の姉は20代だ。
わたしのあねは20だいだ。
watashi no ane wa 20 dai da.
My older sister is in her twenties.
Example #3
私の姉は婚約した。
わたしのあねはこんやくした。
watashi no ane wa kon'yaku shita.
My older sister got engaged.
Example #4
姉はすごく頭がいい。
あねはすごくあたまがいい。
ane wa sugoku atama ga ii.
My older sister is very smart.
Example #5
私は姉と一緒に暮らしています。
わたしはあねといっしょにくらしています。
watashi wa ane to isshoni kurashiteimasu.
I live together with my older sister.
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