お姉さん
onee-san
older sister
私のお姉さんは大学生です。
My older sister is a college student.
informal
A respectful term for an older sister, often used by younger siblings or close friends.
お姉さんは料理が上手です。
My older sister is good at cooking.
Can also be used to refer to an older female in a friendly or respectful way, not necessarily a blood relation.
Pro Tip
Politeness
This term is polite and affectionate, suitable for family or close relationships.
Word Origin
Derived from 'お' (honorific prefix) + '姉さん' (older sister), a polite and affectionate term.
Usage Notes
Often used by younger siblings or close friends. Can also be used to address an older woman in a friendly or respectful manner.
Word Breakdown
お
honorific prefix
prefix姉
older sister
rootさん
respectful suffix
suffix和英辞典