Japanese Kanji

so

elder sister · maidservant

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONso
  • ONシャsha
  • KUNあねane
  • KUNねえさんneesan

Meaning

Elder sister, maidservant.

Stroke order for 姐

姐 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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