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sister (sibling)

Noun

Definitions

1. sister (sibling)
2. (Catholic) sister

This loanword from English can mean "sister" in a few contexts in Japanese. It most commonly refers to a Catholic nun or a female member of a religious order, and can also informally mean an older sister or female companion.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Is it weird that I call her my sister instead of just 'sis'?" she asked.

Sentence 2

"Sister, please help me," I said.

Sentence 3

"I want to be like my sister," she said.

Sentence 4

I heard that "Sister gets up early every morning."

Sentence 5

"Let's talk to Sister about it," I suggested.