姉妹
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Noun referring to two or more sisters. Used as a general term without specifying older or younger; for specific ages, use 『姉』 (ane, 'older sister') or 『妹』 (imouto, 'younger sister').
Theme
At a café, User and their coworker Mika are chatting about family and weekend activities with siblings.
姉妹
しまい
sisters
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine two sisters sharing a secret: 'She and me' → 'She-me' sounds like 『姉妹』 (shimai, 'sisters').
Cultural Note
In Japan, family terms like 『姉妹』 (shimai, 'sisters') are often used in media and daily life to describe sibling relationships, with cultural emphasis on harmony and support within families.
Forms
Base: 姉妹Noun referring to two or more sisters. Used as a general term without specifying older or younger; for specific ages, use 『姉』 (ane, 'older sister') or 『妹』 (imouto, 'younger sister').