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姉弟

してい

N1older sister and younger brother · siblings

Examples

その姉弟は年が近く、よく一緒に遊んでいた。

姉弟の絆を描いた短編映画を見た。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 姉弟 is read してい and refers to an older sister and a younger brother together.
  • Basic usage: In 姉弟の絆を描いた短編映画を見た。, the speaker watches a short film about the bond between an older sister and a younger brother.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Gender and relative age
    • Within the broader category of siblings, 姉弟 specifies an older sister and younger brother. It carries both gender and relative-age information.

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