“Younger sister” in Japanese is 妹 (いもうと), pronounced imōto.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Your younger sister. For someone else’s, say 妹さん.
Example sentences
- 妹が二人います。いもうとがふたりいます。I have two younger sisters.
- 妹さんはおいくつですか。いもうとさんはおいくつですか。How old is your younger sister?
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FAQ
How do you say younger sister in Japanese?
Younger sister in Japanese is 妹 (いもうと), pronounced “imōto”.
How do you write younger sister in Japanese?
It's written 妹 with kanji, or いもうと in hiragana. Both are read imōto.
Is 妹 on the JLPT?
Yes. 妹 (imōto) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.