姉さん

This is the 8032nd most frequent Japanese word.


姉さん

Older sister; a respectful or familiar term for an older woman.


The word '姉さん' here refers to one's own elder sister, typically used in a familial and endearing sense.

姉さんはいつも優しく助けてくれる。

(My) elder sister is always kind and helpful.


'姉さん' is used here as a respectful term to address a woman, often in informal or intimate contexts.

あの人を姉さんと呼んでもいいですか。

Can I call that person 'elder sister'?


In this case, '姉さん' directly addresses the speaker's elder sister as part of a direct conversation.

姉さん、今日はどこに行く予定ですか。

Elder sister, where are you planning to go today?