VocabJLPT N3
older sister
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. older sister
  2. 2. elder sister
  3. 3. young lady
  4. 4. miss
A noun used to refer to or address an older sister, or more broadly, a young woman slightly older than the speaker. It is a polite and respectful term, and the honorific prefix makes it suitable for addressing others' sisters or women in general.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Let your sister go first," Dad said.

Sentence 2

Your sister baked that cake? That's amazing!

Sentence 3

See? It turned out exactly like your sister said it would.

Sentence 4

For some reason, I just can't be myself around my sister.

Sentence 5

Wait, your sister is fine with spicy food?