姉妹（しまい、shimai）
- sisters

The Japanese word 姉妹姉妹 (しまい) means "sisters." It refers to female siblings. This term is used to describe two or more females who share the same parents or have the same legal guardian. The concept encompasses the relationship between these female siblings, highlighting their familial bond. The word emphasizes the female gender, differentiating it from the general term for siblings.

⚫︎ 彼女には三人姉妹姉妹がいます。 Translation: She has three sisters. ⚫︎ 姉妹姉妹はいつも仲が良いです。 Translation: The sisters are always on good terms. ⚫︎ 私は姉妹姉妹と映画を見に行きました。 Translation: I went to see a movie with my sisters.

You use 姉妹姉妹 to talk about two or more sisters. ⚫︎ It is appropriate in formal and informal situations. ⚫︎ It is suitable for describing the relationship or the group of sisters. ⚫︎ This word is commonly used in daily conversation, writing, and various forms of media.

⚫︎ Kanji: 姉妹姉妹 ⚫︎ Hiragana: しまい ⚫︎ Katakana: This word is not typically written in Katakana. ⚫︎ Okurigana: The okurigana is fixed.

⚫︎ While there aren't direct synonyms that replace 姉妹姉妹, the broader term for siblings is 兄弟兄弟 (きょうだい), which includes both brothers and sisters.

⚫︎ The antonym (opposite word) for 姉妹姉妹 depends on the context. If referring to the relationship itself, there isn't a direct antonym. However, if contrasting with the gender, the direct opposite is the word 兄弟兄弟 (きょうだい) (siblings, including brothers).

私の姉妹姉妹は二人ともとても親切です。 ・Translation: Both of my sisters are very kind. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the kindness of the speaker's sisters.

姉妹姉妹は互いによく助け合っています。 ・Translation: The sisters often help each other out. ・Explanation: This shows the supportive relationship between the sisters.

⚫︎ The word 姉妹姉妹 is composed of two kanji: 姉 (あね) meaning "older sister" and 妹 (いもうと) meaning "younger sister." ⚫︎ The combination of these two characters is used to represent the concept of "sisters" in general.