N4
しまい (shimai)
姉妹
sisters
💡 Nuance & Usage:
二人以上の女性のきょうだいを指す集合名詞です。自分の姉や妹だけでなく、他人の姉妹にも使えます。(A collective noun referring to two or more female siblings. Can be used for one's own sisters or others' sisters.)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女には優しい姉妹が二人います。
She has two kind sisters.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "姉妹"!
彼には兄弟がいますが、_______はいません。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 兄弟の対義語で、女性のきょうだいを指すのは「姉妹」です。
English: The opposite of 'brothers' (kyoudai), referring to female siblings, is 'sisters' (shimai).
English: The opposite of 'brothers' (kyoudai), referring to female siblings, is 'sisters' (shimai).
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