従姉妹
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Noun for a female cousin. It is a single word that does not require a counter when referring to one person. Usage example: 『私の従姉妹』 (watashi no itoko, 'my cousin (female)').
Theme
User and their friend Yumi discuss family events and upcoming plans over tea.
従姉妹
いとこ
cousin (female)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'sister' who is a 'cousin' — 従姉妹 (itoko, 'cousin (female)') sounds like 'ee-toe-ko' — think of 'E.T. (the alien) and a koala' as your cousin sisters!
Cultural Note
Japanese family vocabulary often includes gender-specific terms. 『従姉妹』 (itoko, 'cousin (female)') is used in formal or written contexts, while in casual speech, 『いとこ』 (itoko) is common for both genders, with context clarifying.
Forms
Base: 従姉妹Noun for a female cousin. It is a single word that does not require a counter when referring to one person. Usage example: 『私の従姉妹』 (watashi no itoko, 'my cousin (female)').