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あに【姉・姐】 : ani | define meaning
ani
Pronunciation: [ani]
Definition
Noun
- Big sister; older sister; elder sister
Etymology
Cognate to standard Japanese あね【姉・姐】 ane "older sister".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 姉 姐 |
| Kana | あに |
| Romanization | ani |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ani] |
意味：あね【姉・姐】、ねえさん・あねさん【姉さん・姐さん】、おねえさん【お姉さん・お姐さん】
Categories:
姉
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2023, January 31). あに【姉・姐】 : ani | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 7, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/4933/ani/.