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Noun referring to a female child of one's brother or sister. It is a kinship term and does not require a counter when used alone, but can be modified with particles, e.g., 『私の姪』 (watashi no mei, 'my niece').
Theme
At a family gathering, User chats with their cousin Aya about their children and family updates.
姪
めい
niece (daughter of one's sibling)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'niece' as a 'mei' (めい mei sounds like 'may') — as in 'May I introduce my niece?' 'May' → めい (mei, 'niece').
Cultural Note
In Japanese family terms, 『姪』 (mei, 'niece') is often used in formal contexts; in casual speech, people might use names or terms like 『姪っ子』 (meikko, 'little niece') to show affection.
Forms
Base: 姪Noun referring to a female child of one's brother or sister. It is a kinship term and does not require a counter when used alone, but can be modified with particles, e.g., 『私の姪』 (watashi no mei, 'my niece').