義妹

ぎまい

Also written いもうと

Meanings

1. Noun sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife)
2. younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister

Kanji

• 義 justice. Read as ギ.
• 妹 younger sister. Read as マイ.

Example sentences

• メアリーはトムの義妹です。
  Mary is Tom's stepsister.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists