姉さん【ねえさん】
Frequency rank: 2,778. – 2,779.
- older sister; elder sisterhonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) languageusu. 姉さん
- young ladyvocative
- missreferring to a waitress, etc.; usu. 姐さん
- ma'amused by geisha to refer to their superiors; usu. 姐さん
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning is used in familial or affectionate contexts, often when addressing or referring to one's own sister or an elder sister figure.
Generated: This meaning is used as a polite or respectful way to address a young female, often implying a level of courtesy.
Generated: This meaning can be used when addressing or referring to an unmarried young woman, usually in a formal context.
Generated: This meaning is a respectful way to address an older woman, often used in formal situations.