妹 / Japanese Kanji Meanings & Readings

What does 妹 mean?

Younger sister

How to read 妹?

Kunyomi... いもうと/imoto,いも/imo

Onyomi... マイ/mai,バイ/bai

jinmeikun...

* There are two typical ways of reading kanji, kun-yomi and on-yomi. In addition, there is a reading system called "jinmei kun" which is used only for names.

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Can be registered as a Japanese name

In Japan, 2999 kanji characters can be registered as names. (In other words, you cannot officially apply for any other kanji as a name.) But if you enjoy it as fiction, no problem.

type common-use kanji
unicode 59B9

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妹 / related names

gender:

gender:

Name:
shima
Katakana:
シマ

Kanji:
志妹
Meaning:
  • Aspiration. To aim to be. Where the mind aims. Compassion. Sign. To remember. To record. A gift for thanks or appreciation.
  • Younger sister
Name:
maiko
Katakana:
マイコ

Kanji:
妹子
Meaning:
  • Younger sister
  • Children

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