What does kanji 姨 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 姨 is younger sister.

How is kanji 姨 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 姨 are いもうと, いもと, おば; the onyomi readings are イ, テイ.

Example words that use kanji 姨 include 姥捨て山.

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姨

Meaning

younger sister

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うばすてやま

mountain where old people were abandoned (according to legend)

5 reference sentences

姨は母によく似ている。

My aunt looks a lot like my mother.

夏休みに姨の家へ遊びに行った。

I went to visit my aunt's house during summer vacation.

姨が手作りの菓子を送ってくれた。

My aunt sent me some homemade sweets.

困ったときはいつも姨が相談に乗ってくれる。

Whenever I'm in trouble, my aunt is always there to listen and advise me.

駅で姨と待ち合わせをした。

I arranged to meet my aunt at the station.