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姉さん

ane-san
noun★Beginner— older sister
informal

A respectful or affectionate term for an older sister, often used in informal or familiar contexts.

姉さんは料理が上手だ。

My older sister is good at cooking.

姉さんに会いに行こう。

Let's go visit my older sister.

💡

This term is commonly used in everyday conversation and can also be used to address someone's older sister in a friendly manner.

Collocations

姉さんの家my older sister's house姉さんに聞くto ask my older sister

Synonyms

姉お姉さん

Antonyms

弟さん妹さん

Related Phrases

姉さん女房phrase
a wife who is older than her husband

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

'姉さん' is more informal than '姉' but more respectful than just '姉'. Use it when speaking to or about someone's older sister in a friendly context.

⚡Gold Rule

Respectful Usage

While '姉さん' is respectful, it is not as formal as '姉上' (aneue). Use it with people you are familiar with or in casual settings.

📖Word Origin

Derived from '姉' (older sister) with the honorific suffix 'さん' (san), making it a more respectful or familiar term.

📝Usage Notes

While '姉' is more neutral, '姉さん' carries a slightly more affectionate or respectful tone. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese.

Word Breakdown

姉
older sister
root
+
さん
honorific suffix
suffix
和英辞典

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