What does kanji 嫂 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 嫂 is elder brother's wife.

How is kanji 嫂 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 嫂 are あによめ; the onyomi readings are ソウ.

Example words that use kanji 嫂 include 兄嫁.

Kanken 1

嫂

Meaning

elder brother's wife

Stroke Order

Variant: 㛮 (Itaiji) , 㛐 (Itaiji)

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あによめ

elder brother's wife

5 reference sentences

兄の嫂はとても優しい人だ。

My older brother's wife is a very kind person.

嫂に料理を教えてもらった。

I learned cooking from my sister-in-law.

彼は嫂と仲がいい。

He gets along well with his sister-in-law.

嫂が家族の集まりを準備した。

My sister-in-law prepared the family gathering.

彼女は嫂として家を支えている。

She supports the family as the elder brother's wife.

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