Japanese Kanji

shi

elder sister

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONshi
  • KUNあねane
  • KUNははhaha

Meaning

Elder sister.

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

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