VocabJLPT N2
niece
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. niece
This noun means niece, referring specifically to the daughter of one's brother or sister. It is the female counterpart of 甥 (おい, nephew), and is used when describing family relationships.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That's why I reminded myself — I can never lie to my niece.

Sentence 2

But the moment everyone heard "cookies my niece made," the whole room lit up.

Sentence 3

I'm holding onto my grandfather's watch with the intention of passing it on to my niece someday.

Sentence 4

Wait — did you throw away the drawing my niece made without asking?

Sentence 5

My niece probably sees right through my weaknesses.