Onyomi: マイ · Kunyomi: いもうと · Meanings: younger sister
Kanji for younger sister
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The kanji 妹 is formed from the woman radical 女 and the element 未, which means “not yet” or “still growing.” Together, they depict a younger woman — the “not yet grown” sister. It beautifully captures the feeling of youth, tenderness, and the bond of family. 妹 represents affection, innocence, and the warmth of someone younger who brings joy to the household.
A woman paired with “not yet” — 妹 means younger sister, the beloved girl still growing within the family.
Think of a younger sister still learning and laughing — that’s 妹, the kanji of innocence, warmth, and family love.
| Word | Reading | Meaning | Meta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 妹 | いもうと | younger sister | common JLPT-N5 Noun |
| 妹 | いも | darling (woman), dear, honey, my betrothed | Noun |
| 妹さん | いもうとさん | younger sister | Noun |
| 妹夫婦 | いもうとふうふ | one's younger sister and her husband | Noun |
| 妹君 | いもうとぎみ | (younger) sister | Noun |
| 妹の命 | いものみこと | young lady | Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun |
| 妹婿 | いもうとむこ | the husband of one's younger sister | Noun |
| 妹娘 | いもうとむすめ | younger daughter | Noun |
| 妹背 | いもせ | couple, husband and wife, man and wife | Noun |
| 妹分 | いもうとぶん | protegee, someone who one considers as a younger sister | Noun |