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お姉さん

onee-san
noun★Beginner— older sister
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.

Collocations

お姉さんがmy older sisterお姉さんにto my older sister

Synonyms

姉姉さん

Antonyms

弟妹

💡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

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