妹
いもうと
younger sister; darling (woman); dear; honey
JLPT N5 Common word Genki L1, Genki L7
Meanings
Noun
younger sister
Rare and archaic meanings (3)
- darling (woman); dear; honey; my betrothedArchaicFamiliar
- one's sisterArchaic
- friendArchaicFamiliarFemale speech
Example sentences
妹は美人だ。
My sister is pretty.
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My sister has long legs.
妹が三人いる。
I have three younger sisters.
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My sister is famous.
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Is that your sister?
More examples (10)
妹がいたらなぁ。
I wish I had a sister.
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My sister resembles my mother.
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He doesn't have a sister.
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My sister often cries.
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She hit her sister.
これは妹の物です。
This is my sister's.
トムは妹の旦那よ。
Tom is my younger sister's husband.
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My younger sister is good at drawing.
妹はもう寝ました。
My sister has already gone to bed.
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My younger sister is 4 years old.