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JLPT N5 Beginner

妹

Younger sister (referring to one’s own)

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Other forms

妹さん polite, for someone else's sister
妹ちゃん affectionate/casual
Noun

Younger Sister

Designates a female sibling born after the speaker, specifically used as a humble term for one’s own family member when speaking to others.

Example

私 の 妹 は 高校生 です 。

My younger sister is a high school student.

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Younger sister (referring to one's own)
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