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JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

姉ねえちゃん

neechan

older sister

A familiar, casual term for one’s older sister. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 姉ねえちゃん、明あかりをつけてくれる？

    Hey sis, can you turn on the light?

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  2. 俺おれの姉ねえちゃんは君きみより背せが低ひくい。

    My sister is shorter than you.

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  3. 実じつは、僕ぼくのお姉ねえちゃんなんだ。

    Actually, she’s my older sister.

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Kanji in 姉

  • 姉elder sisterOnシKunあね・はは

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