お姉さん
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Base noun form. Used as a polite term to address or refer to someone else's older sister. The honorific prefix 『お』 (o-) and suffix 『さん』 (san) convey respect.
Theme
User is visiting a friend's house for the first time and meets their older sister, Yumi, in the living room. They are making introductions and discussing family.
お姉さん
おねえさん
older sister (formal)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of a kind older sister who says 'Oh, nay-san!' (お姉さん oneesan) when helping you — it's a polite way to talk about someone else's sister.
Cultural Note
『お姉さん』 (oneesan) is a formal and respectful term for someone else's older sister. It's widely used in social settings, schools, and workplaces to show politeness, similar to 『お兄さん』 (oniisan) for brothers.
Forms
Base: お姉さんBase noun form. Used as a polite term to address or refer to someone else's older sister. The honorific prefix 『お』 (o-) and suffix 『さん』 (san) convey respect.